Photography of the moon

This was the first known instance of astronomical photography, where an image of the Moon was successfully captured, representing a pioneer fusion between photography and astronomy. The achievement marked the beginning of a new era in space observation and documentation.
 John William Draper United States 1839 Photography of the moon

This was the first known instance of astronomical photography, where an image of the Moon was successfully captured, representing a pioneer fusion between photography and astronomy. The achievement marked the beginning of a new era in space observation and documentation.