{"product_id":"astronomy-course-vol-5-the-moon-our-natural-satellite-9798259266025","title":"ASTRONOMY COURSE - Vol 5 - THE MOON: Our natural satellite","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Antonio Loiacono\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Astronomy - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Moon as you have never seen it before.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Moon - Our Natural Satellite\u003c\/i\u003e is the fifth volume of the \u003ci\u003eAstronomy Course\u003c\/i\u003e, a clear, well-structured, and accessible educational guide dedicated to the celestial body closest and most familiar to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book takes the reader on a complete journey of discovery: from the Moon's violent origin to its internal structure, from lunar phases to eclipses, from tides to surface geology, and from telescopic observation to the great space missions of the past, present, and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a rigorous yet simple style, this volume shows that the Moon is not merely the satellite that lights up our nights, but a world in its own right: a geological archive of the Solar System, a natural laboratory of celestial mechanics, and a possible base for the future human exploration of space. The book follows a progressive path, connecting the main lunar phenomena: orbit, rotation, phases, libration, geology, lunar water, regolith, Apollo exploration, Artemis missions, and the Chinese lunar program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students, astronomy enthusiasts, teachers, science communicators, and curious readers, this book offers a complete guide to truly understanding our cosmic neighbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this volume you will find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe origin and formation of the Moon;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Earth-Moon system and its dynamics;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elunar phases, eclipses, libration, perigee, and apogee;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etides and the Moon's influence on Earth;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elandscapes, craters, maria, mountains, and lunar geology;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewater, regolith, and the physical environment of the surface;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etips for observing the Moon from Earth;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe history of lunar exploration;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe future of the Moon with Artemis and the Chinese Chang'e program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rich yet introductory manual, designed to transform the Moon from a simple presence in the sky into a world to be known, observed, and understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Moon is close, but far from simple. This book helps you look at it with new eyes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47883161600151,"sku":"9798259266025","price":1254.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798259266025.webp?v=1781099892","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/astronomy-course-vol-5-the-moon-our-natural-satellite-9798259266025","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}