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Mikhail Shevchenko: Luna – Observing the Most Familiar and Incredible Celestial Object
Discover the captivating story of Earth’s closest neighbor in Luna by Mikhail Shevchenko. This book follows the 29-day cycle of the Moon’s phases, offering 29 rich and engaging chapters that explore the profound role our satellite has played—and continues to play—in human civilization. Shevchenko shares knowledge once reserved for specialists, taking you on a journey through the history of lunar study, from ancient Greek hero Menippus’s fictional flight to modern space missions and a glimpse into the cosmic future.
Delve into questions of lunar physics, history, culture, and space exploration: What lies on the far side of the Moon? How are tides, earthquakes, and lunar eclipses connected? Why is a rabbit associated with the Moon? And what is the Moon’s own “terminator”? This accessible narrative reveals the science and mystery behind our most familiar celestial neighbor.
Price: 1179.00 RUR