The new moon : water, exploration, and future habitation by Crotts, Arlin

The new moon : water, exploration, and future habitation
by Crotts, Arlin

(#0615ZN8)

Hardcover Cambridge University Press, 2014

Price: USD 41.95

Description: ix, 514 pages : illustrations; 26 cm
Dewey: 523.3; Audience: Adult

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Includes bibliographical references and index. Explore Earth's closest neighbor, the Moon, in this fascinating and timely book and discover what we should expect from this seemingly familiar, but strange, new frontier. What startling discoveries are being uncovered on the Moon? What will these tell us about our place in the Universe? How can exploring the Moon benefit development on Earth?

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Explore Earth's closest neighbor, the Moon, in this fascinating and timely book and discover what we should expect from this seemingly familiar but strange, new frontier. What startling discoveries are being uncovered on the Moon? What will these tell us about our place in the Universe? How can exploring the Moon benefit development on Earth? Discover the role of the Moon in Earth's past and present; read about the lunar environment and how it could be made more habitable for humans; consider whether continued exploration of the Moon is justified; and view rare Apollo-era photos and film stills. This is a complete story of the human lunar experience, presenting many interesting but little-known and significant events in lunar science for the first time. It will appeal to anyone wanting to know more about the stunning discoveries being uncovered on the Moon.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publication Date: September 22, 2014
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Dewey: 523.3
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: ix, 514 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
  • ISBN-10: 0-521-76224-3
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-521-76224-3
  • LCCN: 2013-030434
  • Follett Number: 0615ZN8
  • Audience: Adult