Smithsonian Library of the Solar System: The Once and Future Moon (Hardcover)

As old as Earth but only one-fourth its diameter, the Moon has no atmosphere, no weather, and a perpetually black sky. Yet, as geologist Paul Spudis shows in this book, the Moon is a fascinating neighbor. Presenting a lively and clear introduction to our nearest natural satellite, this book argues for the Moon's past and future prominence as a platform for understanind the formation of the planets and the dimensions of the universe. 137 illustrations. Looks at what has been learned from the Apollo program, as well as space probes, and describes the Moon's geology.