Philip's Moon Map - Softcover

Philip's Maps

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849073996 ISBN 13: 9781849073998

Publisher: Philip's, 2015

Synopsis

In a convenient folded format, Philip's Moon Map is a superbly detailed, large-format map of the near (visible) side of the Moon. Specially drawn for Philip's by Dr John Murray, an expert on the lunar surface, the map is not only a highly accurate and clear representation of the Moon but is also a practical guide for lunar observers.

More than 500 physical features - craters, seas, mountain ranges, peaks, valleys and rilles (elongated depressions) - are named and indexed, and the landing sites of unmanned and manned spacecraft are also marked. The observer can thus readily identify objects seen through binoculars or a telescope, or pick targets for a programme of observation.

The accompanying text is a practical guide to Moonwatching, which explains how to use the map and highlights the most interesting lunar features. Close-up images of some of these objects show what the observer can expect to see. Also included are photographs of the Moon at each daily stage and a smaller map of the far side, as revealed by satellites. Guidelines on drawing or photographing the Moon are also included.

About this title

About the Authors

Philip's has been at the forefront of creating maps and atlases since 1834. Whether a local street map or a fact-packed World Atlas, we use the most up-to-date technology, expertise and our global network to ensure our customers have all the information they need.

Dr John Murray is a lunar expert at the Open University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Philip's
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849073996
• ISBN 13: 9781849073998
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Murray Dr John
• Number of pages: 1