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Moon 3-D The Lunar Surface Comes to Life

9781402765513

Moon 3-D The Lunar Surface Comes to Life

  • ISBN 13:

    9781402765513

  • ISBN 10:

    1402765517

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 06/02/2009
  • Publisher: Sterling
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Summary

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 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. In addition, an artistic selection of non-3D photos appears throughout, along with conceptual designs for future moon-based adventures. - July 20, 2009 will be the 40th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's famous first steps on the moon, and this will generate interest in the book - The stunning package includes a special fold-out flap with 3-D viewer. This format has been hugely successful in the marketplace - The author is a well-connected expert who procured endorsements for Mars 3-D from Neil deGrasse Tyson, Buzz Aldrin, Bill Nye (the "Science Guy"), and Dava Sobel. He has extensive national media experience and is a seasoned speaker - Mars 3-D has generated interest from foreign publishers, and has club sales to Scientific American and Children's Book-of-the-Month Club

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