Evolving Theories on the Origin of the Moon [E-Book] / by Warren D. Cummings.
This book follows the development of research on the origin of the Moon from the late 18th century to the present. By gathering together the major texts, papers, and events of the time, it provides a thorough chronicle of the paradigmatic shift in planetary science that arose from the notion that th...
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Personal Name(s): | Cummings, Warren D., author |
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1st edition 2019. |
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Cham :
Springer,
2019
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Physical Description: |
XIX, 311 pages 113 illustrations, 2 illustrations in color (online resource) |
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englisch |
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9783030291198 |
DOI: |
10.1007/978-3-030-29119-8 |
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Historical & Cultural Astronomy
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- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- 1 Gaping at the Moon
- 2 Lunar Observations and Speculations-From Gilbert to the Apollo Explorations
- 3 Pre-Apollo Theories about the Origin of the Moon
- 4 Exploring the Moon-the Apollo Investigations
- 5 Post-Apollo Synthesis and Debate
- 6 Widening the Research Front
- 7 The Kona Conference-Day 1
- 8 The Kona Conference-Day 2
- 9 The Kona Conference-Day 3
- 10 Assessments
- 11 Epilogue
- Glossary
- Index.