Philip's Moon Map

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Philip's Moon Map
Authors and Contributors      Illustrated by Dr John Murray
By (author) Philip's Maps
SeriesPhilip's Stargazing
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:1
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 134
Category/GenrePopular science
Astronomy, space and time
Cosmology and the universe
Astronomical charts and atlases
Popular astronomy and space
ISBN/Barcode 9781849074889
ClassificationsDewey:523.30223
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Imprint Philip's
Publication Date 20 September 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The essential map for all Moon watchers. The Philip's Moon Map - the awesome beauty of the moon brought to life in this practical map for Moonwatchers which locates, describes and indexes more than 500 physical features on the visible side of the moon. Who hasn't marvelled at the lunar landscape whether glancing up from Earth or being gripped by NASA imagery? Ever since the 1960s, when Neil Armstrong walked those first steps on the surface, we have had a particular fascination with the moon, but that grip goes back to the dawn of humanity. Our nearest neighbour in space, the moon is hugely important with its impact on tides and many other natural cycles that surround us, so to be able to look and read its landscape is especially revealing and valuable. Superbly detailed map of the Moon's visible surface 500 Moon features located on the map, with a clear index Craters, seas, mountains, peaks and valleys Landing sites of manned and unmanned spacecraft located Helpful text aids the best effective moonwatching Plus map of the far side of the Moon as revealed by satellites Maps drawn by lunar expert Dr. John Murray

Author Biography

Philip's Maps (Author) Philip's has been at the forefront of creating maps and atlases since 1834. Whether a local street map or a fact-packed World Atlas, we use the most up-to-date technology, expertise and our global network to ensure our customers have all the information they need. Dr John Murray (Illustrator) Dr John Murray is a lunar expert at the Open University.