| Charles Wood’s Exploring the Moon column in Sky & Telescope magazine delights readers each month. Now Wood brings his insightful and clear prose about our closest celestial neighbor to you in this new book. Drawing on both traditional telescopic observations of the Moon and the modern explorations of the Apollo, Clementine, and Lunar Prospector missions, The Modern Moon: A Personal View is an authoritative guidebook that tells readers both what to look for and why to look. Set up your telescope and let Wood unravel the Moon’s complex past as you gaze at lunar vistas. Here are a few comments from some reviewers about “The Modern Moon . . ." According to Andrew Chaikin, author of A Man on the Moon, “Seeing the moon through Chuck Wood’s eyes is like getting to know an old friend for the first time. Let him be your tour guide with this remarkable book, and you’ll discover what scientists and astronauts have long known: Our nearest neighbor in space is one of the solar system’s crown jewels." According to Antonín Rükl, author of Atlas of the Moon, “For the inquisitive observer and reader, The Modern Moon is undoubtedly the best book of its kind. Based on the most recent lunar studies and infused with the author’s extensive knowledge and clear prose, it is much more than a detailed guide to the Moon. Wood’s book also tells the exciting story of the dramatic events that shaped the lunar landscape we see today. Read this book and you will not only enjoy viewing the Moon but understand it as well." And finally, Don E. Wilhelms, U.S. Geological Survey, Retired, said, “Enjoy a field trip to the Moon from your backyard with this lively and expertly illustrated book as your guide. The Modern Moon is a welcome addition to the still-short list of books that increase our appreciation of Luna’s beautiful face by telling how her once-mysterious features came to be." 228 8.5" x 11.75" pages. Hardcover. Many black and white halftone photos and diagrams.
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