A source of light in the dark of night and our ever-changing cosmic companion, the Moon has fascinated humankind since we first gazed into the sky.
In this extensively illustrated and illuminating volume, art historian Alexandra Loske and astronomer Robert Massey present a rich and curious history. From its violent birth through to the exhilarating story of the Space Race and current exploration efforts, discover the many faces of the Moon and how they have shaped humanity's existence.
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Robert Massey, Alexandra Loske Imprint: Ilex Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 238mm,
Width: 194mm,
Spine: 26mm
Weight: 999g ISBN:9781781575710 ISBN 10: 1781575711 Pages: 240 Publication Date:09 October 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Alexandra Loske PhD is an art historian and editor, and curator of MOON, a 2019 exhibition at Brighton Pavilion. Robert Massey PhD is an astronomer and Deputy Executive Director at the Royal Astronomical Society.