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I agree. Also, instead of sharing a scripted video of moon, which we already have many, I would be more interested in high resolution models that I can explore as I want.

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One starting point would be http://moontrek.jpl.nasa.gov, go to "Layers" (lower right), hit "Added layer" tab, add "Freeair Gravity, colorized" (type Gravity into the dialog box and choose that one from the several alternatives), change the alpha from 100% to about 50%, and browse as you like.

I believe this should get you to Mare Orientale:

https://moontrek.jpl.nasa.gov/#v=0.1&x=-94.67723808827287&y=...

This is still a browser, but it shows the gravity field similar to the video (not as good), and it's closer to something a scientist might use.

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