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Mapping and Naming the Moon: A History of Lunar Cartography and Nomenclature |
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Mapping and Naming the Moon: A History of Lunar Cartography and Nomenclature
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Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
Author: Ewen A. Whitaker
Binding: Hardcover
Publication Date: 1999-06-13
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Label: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Pages: 262
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Editorial Review:
Almost thirty years after the Apollo missions, "Tranquillity Base", "Hadley Rille", or "Taurus-Littrow" are names still resonant with the enormous achievements represented by the lunar landings. But how did these places get their names? Who named Copernicus crater? Where did all those names on lunar maps come from, and what stimulated their selection? Ewen Whitaker traces the origins and evolution of the present-day systems for naming lunar features such as craters, mountains, valleys and dark spots. The connections between the prehistoric and historic names, and today's gazetteer are clearly described. Beautiful lunar maps spanning four centuries of progress wonderfully illustrate the unfolding of our ability to map the Moon. Rare, early photographs add to the sense of history. Comprehensive appendices and the bibliography make this delightful book a work of lasting reference and scholarship.
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Science writing at its finest 2005-09-30
Ewen Whitaker has a gift for reading the lunar surface, and an equal one for writing that conveys not only the facts about the moon and the history of human interest in it, but also a true teacher's delight in sharing his knowledge and enthuiasm. This book will entertain and inform the layman as well as the expert.
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