The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon
A Guide to Our Closest Neighbour
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Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
About this listen
How well do you know our closest neighbour?
Featured on BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live and BBC Breakfast.
The moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history. But far from being just a big rock out in space, the moon has a phenomenal power over the earth, with its ability to create great waves, dictate the length of the day and summon the seasons. It is a key player in the story of our planet.
In this unique celebration of the moon, lunar expert and space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin Pocock takes listeners on a journey through the moon’s past, present and future. She uncovers the way the moon has captured our imaginations, contemplates how it was formed and uncovers why we need the moon to protect our fragile earth. Drawing on the latest scientific research, she then looks forward to what might be to come - will we return to the moon, or will it become a launch pad to go into the great unknown?
Filled with fascinating facts and anecdotes and written with warmth and passion, The Book of the Moon is for scientists and stargazers alike. You'll never look at our closest neighbour in the same way again.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-12-24
The author’s passion for the moon was very evident and this made the book even more compelling.
Fascinating and informative. Only downside is the use of imperial units especially temperature which meant that I had to stop and convert.
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- AG
- 25-01-23
great book
Really interesting and read by the wonderful Maggie herself! What's not to like. would definitely recommend.
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- Ana
- 03-02-23
one of the lunatics
It is lovely listening to someone who is utterly enthralled by their topic. Her passion for her subject is enviable
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- S K SHOOR ESQ
- 04-12-24
Good book, but it could be better.
The science could have been a bit more in depth and the author uses both Imperial and Metric units which is really, really irritating if you have no idea what Fahrenheit is.
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