[PDF.04jk] Mapping and Naming the Moon: A History of Lunar Cartography and Nomenclature

Mapping and Naming the Moon: A History of Lunar Cartography and Nomenclature

[PDF.dn27] Mapping and Naming the Moon: A History of Lunar Cartography and Nomenclature

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 | #3540325 in Books |  Cambridge University Press |  1999-06-13 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  9.72 x.75 x6.85l,1.69 | File type: PDF | 262 pages

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||7 of 9 people found the following review helpful.| Science writing at its finest|By DC|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.|0 of 11 people found the f

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, moun...

You easily download any file type for your device.Mapping and Naming the Moon: A History of Lunar Cartography and Nomenclature   |  Ewen A. Whitaker.Not only was the story interesting, engaging and relatable, it also teaches lessons.

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