Laurence Waite

Broschiertes Buch

Lunar Explorations - The Moon In Plain English

Beschreibung

Life on Earth is impacted daily by the moon in a mysterious yet fascinating fashion as it toils with tidal forces, guides migration, influences our weather and much more. Its moonlight can trigger species' procreation, coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, and perhaps even affect human behaviour. The author, an amateur astronomer and photographer, provides a unique and interesting perspective on the moon through facts and detailed imagery. As readers journey through the pages, they will find themselves questioning and indeed pondering some of the key components of the moon's existence, its creation, and its necessity for Earth's survival. Through the author's research and observations, we look at the lunar surface's enigmatic landscape and examine the effects the moon has on our oceans, seasons, and our imagination. From age-old tales and myths to modern festivals, music and movies, the spell cast by our closest celestial neighbour is indeed a potent one. Engage in various concepts such as future lunar and space exploration, the necessary resources that may already be available on the moon and its foreseeable colonisation. Photographs displaying the lunar Alps, craters, and rilles taken with modern telescopes, lunar missions, and satellites are used to demonstrate the wondrous detail of the lunar surface. Whether you're interested in science and looking to learn more or just curious about the moon, this book is a valuable resource for those eager to explore its wonders in simple language. "Lunar Explorations - The Moon in Plain English" simplifies intricate ideas for all readers with its engaging writing style and clear explanations.

Autor

Venturing out to a remote property under the vast Australian sky sparked a transformative journey for me over a decade ago. Captivated by a spontaneous photograph taken one starlit night from around a campfire, the pull of the stars took hold. From those humble beginnings with a pocket digital camera, my passion for photography and astronomy began to unfold. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, I spent countless nights over several years sometimes travelling hundreds of kilometres each night searching for that perfect shot. That perfect shot for me at the time, was capturing a night landscape or subject in the foreground and our Milky Way in one photograph. Photography introduced me to the fundamentals and intricacies of capturing light post-and-processing techniques, from learning the three pillars of photography (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO) to the value of a good tripod, a wide-angle lens, and a remote shutter release. Transitioning into astronomy, telescopes and eyepieces replaced the traditional camera lens and my attention was drawn from earthly subjects to entities within the cosmic expanse. Now, I can unearth and capture craters on the moon, stars, nebulas, galaxies, and planets. Yet, with each discovery, I'm humbled by the vastness of the universe, realising that the more I learn, the more questions I have. The convergence of these passions is a time-consuming hobby that gets me out of the house, usually to some dark, lonely, remote location, and for a few hours gives me the sense that the night sky is all mine, yet my existence is almost insignificant. Today, I continue to chase the clarity of night skies, finding solace in capturing the timeless elegance of nebulas, galaxies, stars, and planets, all whilst usually accompanied by our celestial neighbour. With over a decade of observing and photographing the night sky, my journey is a testament to the transformative power of curiosity and our affinity with the cosmos. The intricate details of our lunar neighbour are just as fascinating, mysterious, and mesmerising, as all the other celestial bodies. Over the last few years, I have learnt to appreciate the moon and its importance to us. I often observe and photograph the moon, which makes me wonder even more each time. In part, it is these experiences that inspired me to create this book and share my admiration.

Produktdetails

• Seitenzahl: 138
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 184g
• ISBN-13: 9798227361424
• Artikelnr.: 71311313