I've downloaded a Lightwave object (.lwo file which is basically a white ball) that came with a JOG file.

I can't figure out how to apply it as an  images to this globe's surface.  The globe is the moon, and the image is of the moon (looks like the image is sized to be applied to a globe.)

Are materials needed, or can I apply these images to the globe?

The files are 

moon.lwo
moonmid.jog

If someone is willing to look and give an idea of how to get the surfaces on this globe, please send a PM so I can send the file.