Moon 3-D
Subtitle
The Lunar Surface Comes to Life
The journey to other worlds continues! Following the release of "Mars 3-D" comes a stunning three-dimensional tour of our celestial neighbor. 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 3D images available, taken by both robotic and human exploration missions; the pictures shot by the Apollo astronauts on their moon walk receive special attention. In addition, an artistic selection of non-3D photos appears throughout, along with conceptual designs for future moon-based adventures.
Bio
Jim Bell is a professor at the School of Earth and Space Exploration and is president of the Planetary Society. He has been involved in such NASA robotic exploration missions as the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR), Mars Pathfinder, the Mars rovers "Spirit," "Opportunity," and "Curiosity," and the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Praise for this book
The next best thing to landing on the moon.
Buzz Aldrin Apollo 11 astronaut
"Your first three-dimensional look at the Moon will astound you. So will your next few thousand. But while you’re at it, read what Dr. Bell has to say. His insights will knock your moon-boots off."
Bill Nye "The Science Guy" and CEO of The Planetary Society
