The Field Guide To The Moon

Here's a first--a travel guide to the ultimate destination: the Moon. For all of human history, the Moon has captured the world's imagination. In this tribute volume, Wildsam explores the shared wonder of our celestial neighbor via archival storytelling, astronomical insight, essays, interviews and expert insights. Discover the shared history of man and the moon through science, exploration, spirituality, geopolitics, and prose, including: Essential lunar facts including geology, surface features, and viewing practices; The moon's role and impact on everything from myth, scripture, and poetry to science fiction, conspiracy theories, and geopolitics; Interviews with Apollo astronauts, NASA officials, planetary scientists, and eclipse chasers; Stories from bestselling authors and luminaries like Hanif Abdurraqib, Mary Roach, Annette Gordon-Reed, and more.