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ATLAS OF THE MOON : Vincent de Callatay : PHASES ROTATION TIDES FACES Astronomy
ATLAS OF THE MOON : Vincent de Callatay : PHASES ROTATION TIDES FACES Astronomy
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Atlas of the Moon
By Vincent de Callatay
Published by Macmillan & Co, New York, 1964. First Edition. Hardback book with dust jacket. 160 pages. Profusely illustrated.
CONTENTS
The satellite and the fundamental laws -- The revolution of the moon around the earth -- The phases of the moon -- Distance, surface area and mass of the moon -- Rotation of the moon on its own axis -- Apparent trajectory of the moon -- The mechanism of the eclipses -- Eclipses of the moon -- Eclipses of the sun -- Tides -- Description of lunar relief -- Composition of the lunar surface -- The origin of lunar formations -- The atmosphere of the moon -- The two faces of the moon -- The shape of the selenoid -- Atlas -- Extraterrestrial trajectories -- Rockets -- Life on board a rocket -- Stages on the journey.
CONDITION
A good clean copy throughout. The dust jacket is good with just a couple of small closed tears to the rear top edge. The book itself is in very good condition throughout. No names or writing. Overall a good copy.
By Vincent de Callatay
Published by Macmillan & Co, New York, 1964. First Edition. Hardback book with dust jacket. 160 pages. Profusely illustrated.
CONTENTS
The satellite and the fundamental laws -- The revolution of the moon around the earth -- The phases of the moon -- Distance, surface area and mass of the moon -- Rotation of the moon on its own axis -- Apparent trajectory of the moon -- The mechanism of the eclipses -- Eclipses of the moon -- Eclipses of the sun -- Tides -- Description of lunar relief -- Composition of the lunar surface -- The origin of lunar formations -- The atmosphere of the moon -- The two faces of the moon -- The shape of the selenoid -- Atlas -- Extraterrestrial trajectories -- Rockets -- Life on board a rocket -- Stages on the journey.
CONDITION
A good clean copy throughout. The dust jacket is good with just a couple of small closed tears to the rear top edge. The book itself is in very good condition throughout. No names or writing. Overall a good copy.
