La Luna: Una Historia Ilustrada (the Moon) - by DK (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Desde los albores de la humanidad, la Luna ha sido un misterio y fuente de inspiración para científicos, artistas y soñadores. Es la luz que nos guía en el cielo nocturno, la fuerza que mueve las mareas y la musa de escritores y poetas.
Este libro explora su origen hace millones de años, su impacto en nuestras culturas y su papel en la ciencia y exploración espacial.

Ábrelo y descubre:

• La influencia de la Luna en mitologías, calendarios y ciclos naturales.
• La historia de la exploración lunar, desde los alunizajes hasta la misión Artemis.
• Una guía para observar la Luna, con mapas anotados y perfiles de accidentes geográficos clave como el cráter Tycho y el Mar de la Tranquilidad.

The Moon is a beautifully illustrated account of our lunar neighbor in all its guises: a guiding light in the night sky, the driver of oceanic tides and natural cycles, the subject of exhaustive scientific study, and an enduring influence in literature, art, and popular culture.

Exploring theories for the Moon's origins around 4.5 billion years ago, the book charts its influence on the calendar systems and mythologies of early societies, and its role in the invention of the telescope and the science-fiction genre. It tells the incredible story of the Cold War space race and the first Moon landings. Specially commissioned illustrations capture the Moon's phases and motions in vivid detail, while stunning photography and artefacts bring the rich history of lunar observation and exploration to life.

The last chapter of the book features extensive coverage of NASA's Artemis mission to return astronauts to the lunar landscape in 2026, paving the way for future missions to Mars. The book also includes a guide to observing the Moon, complete with annotated maps and profiles of key physical features such as Tycho Crater and the Sea of Tranquility.

Straddling science, culture, and history worldwide, The Moon is a captivating and richly informative celebration.