Moon 3-D: The Lunar Surface Comes to Life
Author(s): Jim Bell
The journey to other worlds continues! Following the release of Mars 3-D comes a stunning three-dimensional tour of our celestial neighbour. Astronomer Jim Bell flies readers to the Moon, just in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's famous first steps on the lunar surface. After a series of brief essays explaining the history and future of lunar exploration, the volume launches into a spectacular showcase of the best 3-D images available, taken by both robotic and human exploration missions; the pictures shot by the Apollo astronauts on their Moon walk receive special attention, and are accompanied by an artistic selection of non-3D images. This inspiring collection is completed by a special 3-D viewer that will delight adult and younger space enthusiasts alike.
General Information
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- : Sterling Publishing Co Inc
- : Sterling
- : 0.635
- : 18 June 2009
- : United States
- : 19 March 2014
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Jim Bell
- : Hardback
- : 523.3
- : 160
- : Popular astronomy; Space travel & exploration
- : full colour throughout, includes photographs
More About The Product
Jim Bell is an astronomer and planetary scientist and an Associate Professor of Astronomy at Cornell University. He is the leader of the Panoramic Camera (Pancam) colour imaging team on the Spirit and Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover missions. Jim is the author of many magazine articles on the rovers and other NASA missions and a frequent guest on radio and television. His most recent books include Mars 3-D9781402756207.
