Overview
In Exploring the Moon, Steve unveils the history of the Moon and its various characteristics and effects on the Earth and its living creatures. He describes the bold Cold War missions of Russia and the United States as they raced one another to the Moon and looks at the resulting science that has helped to expand our knowledge of the Moon and its make-up. Steve also takes us on a nightly journey along the Moon's terminator and explains in simple terms what to look for and how to explore its most prominent features through a small, amateur telescope.
Synopsis
A comprehensive and practical introductory guide to our nearest celestial neighbour with insightful information about:
* the myths surrounding the Moon
* the misconceptions of early astronomers
* the Moon's effects on the Earth
* the Cold War Missions of the United States and Russia as they raced one another to get a man to the Moon, and the resulting science that has helped expand our knowledge of its make-up
* the most prominent features visible in small telescopes, including a personal nightly tour along the Moon's terminator, eclipses and occultations
* how to take wonderful lunar portraits with film, digital and video cameras, including how to process your images on a computer.
Packed with interesting facts, reference tables and lavishly illustrated with over 200 colour illustrations and pictures Exploring the Moon is the perfect companion for your telescopic journey.
Author Biography: Steve Massey is an established amateur astronomer whose work is known globally. His previous books include Video Astronomy, published in the United States by Sky Publishing, now in its second edition. He has contributed to many other publications including the Phillip's Astronomy Encyclopaedia.