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Mapping of the Moon
Kopal, Zdenek; Carder, R. W.
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Paperback. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBGM; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 441.
The aim of the present book has been to provide an outline - the first of its kin- of the history of the human efforts to map the topography of the surface of our satellite, from the days of pre-telescopic astronomy up to the present. These efforts commenced modestly at the time when the unaided eye was still the only tool at the disposal of men interested in the face of our satellite; and were con tinued since for more than three centuries by a small band of devoted friends of the Moon in several countries. Many of these were ... Read more
The aim of the present book has been to provide an outline - the first of its kin- of the history of the human efforts to map the topography of the surface of our satellite, from the days of pre-telescopic astronomy up to the present. These efforts commenced modestly at the time when the unaided eye was still the only tool at the disposal of men interested in the face of our satellite; and were con tinued since for more than three centuries by a small band of devoted friends of the Moon in several countries. Many of these were ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401021357
SKU
V9789401021357
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