The Moon Book 3rd Edition

By Kim Long

Book Overview

The Moon Book provides comprehensive information about the Earth's nearest neighbor. From new moons to full moons, the movements of the Moon are explained and placed in perspective. Topics include: orbit and rotation, the lunar month, moon phases, moonrise and moonset, seasonal changes, eclipses, moon brightness, earthshine, lunar tilt, librations, tides, photographing the moon, history of moon observation, the creation of the moon, native American names of the full moons, moon calendars, names of the Moon in major languages, native American moon names, vital statistics of the Moon, time conversions, and more. An extended section provides a critical explanation of "blue moons."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0991126645
• ISBN13: 9780991126644
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Proximo Press
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Good book for Moon aficianados

Book is very thorough, though sometimes a bit too technical for this reader. I bought it hoping to learn some of the terminology and patterns of the moon. It does this very well. I recommend it, though not for the casual reader.

Excellent introduction!

This is an excellent introduction for people who want to understand the motion of the moon across the sky. Great pictures and readable.