New Atlas of the Moon.The moon, Earth's lone natural satellite, is at once familiar and alien. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Colonel Buzz Aldrin, Sc.D (born January 20, 1930 as Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr.) is an American pilot and astronaut who was the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing. described its surface as "magnificent desolation." This oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. atlas reveals the intricate and interesting features of the moon that may go unnoticed by the casual Earth-based observer. Part one features large photographs and detailed descriptions of the moon's day-by-day phase changes. Each description details the moon's position in the sky and the major topological features that are revealed as the phases change. Transparent overlays provide markers for these features on the moon's surface. Each daily description is accompanied by a sidebar with abundant facts about the moon, including why it appears white when full, the history behind lunar nomenclature nomenclature /no·men·cla·ture/ (no´men-kla?cher) a classified system of names, as of anatomical structures, organisms, etc. binomial nomenclature , and details of the U.S. and Russian exploratory missions. Part two of the atlas is a guide to lunar cartography cartography: see map. cartography or mapmaking Art and science of representing a geographic area graphically, usually by means of a map or chart. Political, cultural, or other nongeographic features may be superimposed. and provides in-depth descriptions of lunar features and the best times to observe them. The atlas ends with a section describing lunar events, including eclipses, and a practical guide to telescopes and binoculars for observing the moon The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and the nearest major celestial object. Observing the Moon can be accomplished by using a variety of instruments ranging from small binoculars to large telescopes. . Fire-fly, 2006, 128 p., b&w and color images, $55.00. |
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