For all of human history, the Moon has been our constant celestial companion, a silent force shaping our myths, our calendars, and even our biology. But how much of its story do we truly know?
This book untangles the silver thread connecting our past to the heavens, tracing the Moon's profound influence from the earliest stargazers to the modern space race. You will discover how ancient civilizations from Mesopotamia to the Americas built their societies upon its reliable cycles, how festivals and fears were born from its light, and how scientific giants like Galileo and Newton unlocked the physical laws it obeys.
Moving from the real folklore of werewolves and lunacy to the hard science of tides and eclipses, and culminating in humanity's first steps on its surface, this is a meticulously researched journey that reveals how our quest to understand the Moon is, in fact, the story of understanding ourselves.
A captivating blend of astronomy, anthropology, and history, this book offers a definitive look at our planet's oldest neighbor, and our future foothold in the cosmos.
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. For all of human history, the Moon has been our constant celestial companion, a silent force shaping our myths, our calendars, and even our biology. But how much of its story do we truly know? This book untangles the silver thread connecting our past to the heavens, tracing the Moon's profound influence from the earliest stargazers to the modern space race. You will discover how ancient civilizations from Mesopotamia to the Americas built their societies upon its reliable cycles, how festivals and fears were born from its light, and how scientific giants like Galileo and Newton unlocked the physical laws it obeys. Moving from the real folklore of werewolves and lunacy to the hard science of tides and eclipses, and culminating in humanity's first steps on its surface, this is a meticulously researched journey that reveals how our quest to understand the Moon is, in fact, the story of understanding ourselves. A captivating blend of astronomy, anthropology, and history, this book offers a definitive look at our planet's oldest neighbor, and our future foothold in the cosmos. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798276887005
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. For all of human history, the Moon has been our constant celestial companion, a silent force shaping our myths, our calendars, and even our biology. But how much of its story do we truly know? This book untangles the silver thread connecting our past to the heavens, tracing the Moon's profound influence from the earliest stargazers to the modern space race. You will discover how ancient civilizations from Mesopotamia to the Americas built their societies upon its reliable cycles, how festivals and fears were born from its light, and how scientific giants like Galileo and Newton unlocked the physical laws it obeys. Moving from the real folklore of werewolves and lunacy to the hard science of tides and eclipses, and culminating in humanity's first steps on its surface, this is a meticulously researched journey that reveals how our quest to understand the Moon is, in fact, the story of understanding ourselves. A captivating blend of astronomy, anthropology, and history, this book offers a definitive look at our planet's oldest neighbor, and our future foothold in the cosmos. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798276887005
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