The moon in close-up : a next generation astronomer's guide / John Wilkinson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilkinson, John.

Series:

Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.

Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series, 1431-9756

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy.

Moon.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (320 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2011.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Heidelberg : Springer, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Information collected by recent space probes sent to explore the Moon by the USA, the European Space Agency, Japan, China and India has changed our knowledge and understanding of the Moon, particularly its geology, since the Apollo missions. This book presents those findings in a way that will be welcomed by amateur astronomers, students, educators and anyone interested in the Moon. Enhanced by many colour photos, it combines newly acquired scientific understanding with detailed descriptions and labelled photographic maps of the lunar surface. Guided by observation methods explained in the book and 17 Study Areas presented and carefully explained in the last chapter, amateur astronomers can observe these features from Earth using telescopes and binoculars. Readers who consult the photographic maps will gain a better understanding about the Moon’s topography and geology. The book is rounded out by a helpful glossary.

Contents:

Introducing the Moon

Probing the Moon

Geological history of the Moon

Occultations and eclipses

Observing the Moon

Studying the Moon: Study Area 1 – Mare Crisium

Study Area 2 – South east limb

Study Area 3 – North east limb

Study Area 4 – Mare Tranquillitatis

Study Area 5 – Mare Serenitatis

Study Area 6 – Mare Nectaris west

Study Area 7 – Mare Vaporum

Study Area 8 – Central Highlands

Study Area 9 – Mare Nubium

Study Area 10 – Northern Plains

Study Area 11 – Southern Highlands

Study Area 12 – Mare Cognitum

Study Area 13 – Sinus Iridum

Study Area 14 – Mare Insularum

Study Area 15 – Mare Humorum

Study Area 16 – Oceanus Procellarum

Study Area 17 – Western limb

Glossary.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-299-33761-9

3-642-14805-0

OCLC:

693779265