The Moon. Observing the Most Familiar and Incredible Celestial Object

The Moon. Observing the Most Familiar and Incredible Celestial Object

The Moon takes 29 days to complete a full cycle of its phases. 29 concise and fascinating stories about the immense role the Moon has played and continues to play, so familiar and incredible, in the life of our civilization.... Mikhail Shevchenko shares knowledge that was once reserved for a narrow circle of specialists. You will dive into the history of lunar study, read about journeys—imaginary and real—from the first flight of the ancient Greek hero Menippus to modern space missions, and even take a glimpse into the cosmic future. You will discover answers to many questions in the fields of lunar physics, history, culture, and space exploration. What does the far side of the Moon hide? How are tides, ebbs, and earthquakes connected? How do lunar eclipses occur? What is the connection between the Moon and the hare? How does our satellite have its own terminator?

Author: ШЕВЧЕНКО М.Ю.

Printhouse: AST

Series: Infinite Universe

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2023

ISBN: 9785171607012

Number of pages: 192

Size: 221x147x15 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 438 g

ID: 1580477

The Moon takes 29 days to complete a full cycle of its phases. 29 concise and fascinating stories about the immense role the Moon has played and continues to play, so familiar and incredible, in the life of our civilization. Mikhail Shevchenko shares knowledge that was once reserved for a narrow circle of specialists. You will dive into the history of lunar study, read about journeys—imaginary and real—from the first flight of the ancient Greek hero Menippus to modern space missions, and even take a glimpse into the cosmic future. You will discover answers to many questions in the fields of lunar physics, history, culture, and space exploration. What does the far side of the Moon hide? How are tides, ebbs, and earthquakes connected? How do lunar eclipses occur? What is the connection between the Moon and the hare? How does our satellite have its own terminator?

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The Moon. Observing the Most Familiar and Incredible Celestial Object

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