The Moon. Observing the Most Familiar and Incredible Celestial Object

3 hrs. 5 min.

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Language Russian

Author Mikhail Shevchenko

Narrator Mikhail Shevchenko

Description

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Do we really know anything about Earth’s moon as a celestial body? In this audiobook, the complete history of the study of the Moon is recreated, along with all lunar voyages—from the first flight of the ancient Greek hero Menippus to modern space missions—and beyond the horizon of today.

The Moon spends 29 days to complete the full cycle of its phases. These 29 vivid and captivating stories tell about the enormous role that the Moon has played—and continues to play—so familiar and yet so incredible in the life of our civilization.

Mikhail Shevchenko shares knowledge that used to be available only to a narrow circle of specialists. You’ll dive into the history of lunar research, read about voyages—imaginary and real— from Menippus’s first flight to modern space missions, and even take a quick look into the cosmic future.

You’ll learn answers to many questions in lunar physics, history, culture, and astronautics. What does the far side of the Moon hide? How are tides, low tides, and earthquakes connected? How do lunar eclipses occur? How is the Moon connected to the hare? Where does our satellite’s own terminator come from?