MOON

A source of light in the dark of night and our ever-changing cosmic companion, the Moon has fascinated humankind since we first gaze d into the sky.In this extensively illustrated and illuminating volume, art historian Alexandra Loske and astronomer Robert Massey p resent a rich and curious history. From its violent birth through to the exhilarating story of the Space Race and current exploratio n efforts, discover the many faces of the Moon and how they have shaped humanity's existence.