"Have you ever seen a total solar eclipse?" If the question caused you to search your memory, the correct answer would have been "no." A common response is: "Yes--I saw one, it was about 90% partial eclipse where I lived." A 90% partial eclipse is indeed a remarkable phenomenon, but true totality leaves all else in the shade, in all senses of the phrase. Ask the question of anyone who has exper…
This book was written to provide a single, complete, and annotated description of our present knowledge of the Moon. It is intended for a wide range of readers, including scientists who are studying the Moon and trying to understand its place in the solar system, designers now planning missions to return to the Moon, and engineers and astronauts who may participate in the future exploration of …