The Moon - From Imagination to Exploration

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 artefacts 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 across the globe,

Product details

• Authors: DK, Adrian West
• Assisted by: West Adrian (Foreword)
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.05.2025
• EAN: 9780593966709
• ISBN: 978-0-593-96670-9
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 241 mm x 289 mm x 26 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; space exploration, Space Science, Astronomy, space & time, Solar system: the Sun & planets, Solar system: the Sun and planets, Astronomy, space and time, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy, SCIENCE / Space Science / Space Exploration, SCIENCE / Space Science / Planetary