The Moon Book

The moon has been an object of fascination for religions, cultures, and societies the world over since the dawn of humanity. Entries explore theories for the moon's origins around 4.5 billion years ago, its influence on the calendar systems and methods of navigation of early societies, its role in the invention of the telescope and the science-fiction genre, the incredible story of the first moon landings, and much more. Specially commissioned illustrations capture the moon''s phases and motions in vivid detail, while stunning photography and artifacts bring to life the rich history of lunar observation and exploration. The last chapter of the book offers extensive coverage of NASA's Straddling science, culture, and history around the globe, <The Moon Book< is a captivating and richly informative celebration.

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