Gilbert's drawing is about the minimum a careful observer would notice! The locations and sizes of the maria are poor, and no craters - not even Tycho - are shown. This drawing is famous for being the only pre-telescopic drawing, but it is not a careful redition of what is visible. Doubt me? If so go out and make your own sketch - it will be better.

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