The International Atlas of Lunar Exploration
Cambridge University Press, 12/20/2007
EAN 9780521819305, ISBN10: 052181930X
Hardcover, 466 pages, 27.9 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm
Language: English
Bringing together a wealth of information from many sources, including some material never before published, this atlas is a comprehensive reference on lunar exploration. It tells the story of every spacecraft mission to the Moon since the dawn of the space age, illustrating each account with a unique combination of maps and annotated photographs. Many of the illustrations were created especially for this atlas, including panoramic photographs from every lunar mission. The missions are listed in chronological order, providing readers with an easy to follow history of lunar missions. Special attention has been given to describing the processes involved in choosing landing sites for Apollo and its precursors. The atlas also includes missions that were planned but never flown, before looking ahead to future missions as the world's space agencies prepare for a new phase of lunar exploration.
1. Introduction and acknowledgements
2. Moon reference maps
3. International atlas of lunar exploration
the Moon at the dawn of the Space Age
4. Chronological sequence of missions and events
Bibliography
Websites
Index.
'... a magnificent cartographic history of lunar exploration containing 464 pages of maps, photos and text describing every spacecraft mission that has flown near or imaged the Moon. ... The great value of this labor of love is its thorough documentation of every lunar mission, flown or planned. ... Should you add this book to your lunar reference collection? My answer is a resounding yes ... devoted lunaphiles will treasure it for the rest of their lives.' http://the-moon.wikispaces.com/LPOD