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Evolving Theories on the Origin of the Moon de Warren D. Cummings

Evolving Theories on the Origin of the Moon: Historical & Cultural Astronomy

Autor Warren D. Cummings
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 9 oct 2019
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 the Earth-Moon system was formed from two colliding planetary bodies.

The book covers pre-Apollo ideas, the conceptual evolution during and subsequent to the Apollo explorations of the Moon, and the development of the Earth-Moon system consensus.

A plethora of excerpts from key publications are included to demonstrate the shift in scientific focus over the centuries.

Through its comprehensive review of lunar science research and literature, this book shows how new technologies and discoveries catalyzed the community and revolutionized our understanding of the Moon’s formation.



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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9783030291181
ISBN-10: 3030291189
Pagini: 311
Ilustrații: XIX, 311 p. 113 illus., 2 illus. in color.
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Ediția:1st ed. 2019
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Springer
Seria Historical & Cultural Astronomy

Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland

Cuprins

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.

Recenzii

“I enjoyed this book greatly. It is well-written, well-illustrated, detailed, thorough, and aimed accurately at a postgraduate level.” (David W. Hughes, The Observatory, Vol. 140 (1278), October, 2020)

Notă biografică

Dr. David Cummings graduated from Rice University with a BS in Physics in 1963 and a PhD in Space Science in 1966. In the fall of 1966, he joined UCLA as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Planetary and Space Science.  In 1969, he was named Head of the Physics Department at Grambling College (later Grambling State University) in Louisiana.  In 1976, he became the Executive Director of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA). In this capacity he was the Chief Operating Officer for USRA for thirty years. He remains at USRA as Senior Advisor and (as of 1 October 2018) Historian.

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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 the Earth-Moon system was formed from two
colliding planetary bodies.

The book covers pre-Apollo ideas, the conceptual evolution during and subsequent to the 
Apollo explorations of the Moon, and the development of the Earth-Moon system consensus.
A plethora of excerpts from key publications are included to demonstrate the shift in scientific
focus over the centuries.

Through its comprehensive review of lunar science research and literature, this book shows how new technologies and discoveries catalyzed the community and revolutionized our understanding of the Moon’s formation.

Caracteristici

Compiles extensive research material, including first-ever translations from German and Russian sources Offers an in-depth history of the contributions made by key players in the field, such as the Lunar Science Institute Demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between technological advancements and scientific knowledge