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Section: Selenography

“Astronomie Magazine: Premiers Pas avec la Lune”

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Prégoce, Serge
“Premiers Pas avec la Lune”
Astronomie Magazine
03/2010
Publisher’s Web Site

“Observer la Lune et le Soleil”

Henarejos, Philippe
“Observer la Lune et le Soleil”
Delachaux et Niestlé
2009
ISBN13: 978-2-603-01582-7
Publisher’s Web Site

“Sky and Telescope: Special Moon Issue”

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Sky & Telescope
Special Moon Issue: “NASA Finds Lunar Water”
Sky & Telescope Media
02/2010
Publisher’s Web Site

“The Moon” (DVD)

“The Moon”
HD CoolVision, LLC
2009
01:15:00
Publisher’s Web Site

Librarian’s Note: Serene Selene…this is a nice ambient background video of our Moon moving across a fixed field of view, and works best on flatscreens. It makes a very nice “Moon in my Room” for grown-ups. Also provides many teachable moments at parties as the image is sharp enough to be able to point out numerous features and even perturbations in the Earth’s atmosphere.

“Field Guide: Our Moon - Maps & Facts”

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Graun, Ken
“Field Guide: Our Moon - Maps & Facts”
Ken Press
2009
ISBN13: 978-1-928-77168-5
On-Line Preview (pdf)

“Moon Atlas in 20 Maps”

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Moore, John
“Moon Atlas in 20 Maps”
Moonposter Publishing
2009
Publisher’s Web Site
LPOD April 23,2009

Librarian’s Note: Uh-oh - looks like my Rükl is about to be replaced as my go-to reference for finding craters on the face of the Moon. It’s spiral bound, making it easier to fold back on itself for ease of holding at the telescope. The color-coding of the ancillary data is a big help as well. There are thorough descriptions of everything at the publisher’s website. I think this great addition to the Lunar Library may be the kick in the pants I need to get to work on my Lunar observing certificates.

“Get Ready to Moonwatch”

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Grego, Peter
“Get Ready to Moonwatch”
Astronomy Now
04/2009
Publisher’s Web Site

“Spring Moonwatch”

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Staff
“Spring Moonwatch”
Sky at Night Magazine
04/2009
Publisher’s Web Site

3-D Moon Globe

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Moore, John
3-D Moon Globe
Moonposter.ie
2009
Publisher’s Web Site

Librarian’s Note: Continuing his efforts to provide Moon-related educational materials, John has added a craft Moon globe to supplement his previous Moonposter. What kid doesn’t enjoy a craft project? And they end up with their own personal Moon globe to study while learning about the Moon. This is a great addition to the Lunar Library.

Moon Views - Providing Imagery and Data For Lunar Exploration

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Wingo, Dennis & Keith Cowing
Moon Views - Providing Imagery and Data For Lunar Exploration
MoonViews LLC
2008
Publisher’s Web Site
Space.com article: Old Moon Images Get Modern Makeover

Best of the Moon 2008 - Selenography

READ MORE…

NLSI Lunar Science Conference

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NASA Ames Research Center/NASA Lunar Science Insitute/Lunar & Planetary Institute
NLSI Lunar Science Conference
Ames Research Center
July 20-23, 2008
Conference Website
Registration (Deadline: July 11)

The conference will review the state of knowledge of, and opportunities for science:

Of the Moon: Study the nature and history of the Moon (including research on lunar samples) to learn about this specific object and thereby provide insights into the evolution of our solar system;

On the Moon: Investigate the effects of the lunar environment on terrestrial life and the equipment that supports lunar inhabitants, and the effects on the lunar environment of robotic and human presence;

From the Moon: Use the Moon as a platform for performing scientific investigations, including observations of the Earth and other celestial phenomena that are uniquely enabled by being on the lunar surface.

Sessions are structured to report on recent results and anticipate future opportunities for lunar science.
Presentations on elements of education and public outreach are included to better understand how lunar exploration can be used to stimulate public interest in space exploration and improve science literacy.

Librarian’s Note: In other words, you’d better read The Scientific Context for Exploration of the Moon before you go.

Babe in the Universe:
Lunar Science Pt. 1
Lunar Science Pt. 2

NasaWatch
Lunar Science Conference Notes, Jul 21
Lunar Science Conference Update
Lunar Science Conference Notes, Jul 22

American Student Moon Orbiter (ASMO)

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NASA Ames Research Center/NASA Office of Education
American Student Moon Orbiter (ASMO)
ASMO Homepage
ASMO Request for Information

ASMO is currently conceived to be a 180kg satellite in a highly elliptic Frozen Lunar Orbit (FLO), carrying scientific instruments by which the students will perform lunar exploration activities of their choosing. As such, there are numerous opportunities for ASMO to serve as a valuable data gathering mission and technology demonstration that could enhance understanding of the lunar environment and advance the small satellite field.

Librarian’s Note: Now this sounds like a great opportunity to be part of a university team that puts hardware not just in orbit, but Lunar orbit.

“La Lune” (carte)

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Ciel et Espace
“La Lune”
Publisher’s Web Site

“Carte de la Lune” (carte plastifiée)

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Ciel et Espace
“Carte de la Lune”
avec livret
30 x 30 cm
Publisher’s Web Site

“Moonposter & Map” (poster)

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Moore, John
Moonposter & Map
59.5cm x 84cm
Publisher’s Web Site
Out of the Cradle Review

Librarian’s Note: This is a nicely done poster that really isn’t comparable to any of the other maps in the Selenography section of the Lunar Library. It’s much more colorful,and well-illustrates the variety of Lunar concepts it describes. Well-suited for an educational setting, I’ll guess that as young as junior high would find it helpful, though it really seems more geared to the high school/college level. Presented in telescope view, meaning upside down to naked-eye view.

Lunar Quadrant Maps

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University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
Lunar Quadrant Maps
Sky Publishing
1964 (200?)
Publisher’s Web Site

Librarian’s Note: One of the cool goodies I found at The Observatory here in the Metroplex. Now I just need to get them framed…

“The Far Side of the Moon - A Photographic Guide”

Byrne Charles J.
“The Far Side of the Moon - A Photographic Guide”
Springer
2008
ISBN13: 978-0-387-73205-3
Publisher’s Web Site

Librarian’s Note: Impressive! Includes a large section on one of my favorite Lunar features, the deepest impact remnant in the known Solar system, stretching from the Lunar South pole nearly all the way to the Lunar equator, the phenomenal Aitken Basin! (a/k/a South Pole/Aitken Basin, a/k/a SPAB). It uses images from not only the Lunar Orbiter program (of which Mr. Byrne was a part), but also Clementine, Luna 3, Zond 3, Apollo 16, and Nozomi. A strong addition to the Selenography section of the Lunar Library.

“Lunar Landing Site Chart, 3rd Ed.” (map)

“Lunar Landing Site Chart, 3rd Ed.”
Lunar & PLanetary Institute
07/1967
LEM-1A
Online Map

Librarian’s Note: A classic from LPI, still more from the packet of space goodies for my Moon class. Prof. Wood really, really wants us to learn the major features of the face of the Moon.

Lunar 100 Card

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Wood, Charles A.
Lunar 100 Card
Sky & Telescope
2004
Publisher’s Website

Librarian’s Note: We received a photocopy of this excellent laminated card as part of our Moon course swag. I’d already picked one up at The Observatory here in Dallas.

To the Moon: Education for A New Era of Lunar Exploration

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Wood, Charles et al.
MSM500: To the Moon - Education for A New Era of Lunar Exploration
Wheeling Jesuit University/Erma Ora Byrd Center for Educational Technologies
On-Line Class starts 24 Sep 2007
Course Outline

Librarian’s Note: This on-line course offers two graduate level credits. This is geared towards educators, with the expectation that what is learned will be conveyed to the public, but is open to all with an interest. Image by George Tasroudis.

Class begins…

“NASA Maps The Moon With Google”

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Staff Writers
“NASA Maps The Moon With Google”
MoonDaily.com
20 Sep 2007
On-Line Text
Google Moon

“Moon’s Wrinkles Probed”

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Choi, Charles Q.
“Moon’s Wrinkles Probed”
Space.com
22 Aug 2007
On-Line Text

“SMART-1 Links Geologic and Volcanic Activity on the Moon”

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“SMART-1 Links Geologic and Volcanic Activity on the Moon”
UniverseToday.com
22 Aug 2007
On-Line Text

“Tout savoir sur la Lune”

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Henarejos, Philippe et al.
“Tout savoir sur la Lune”
Ciel et Espace
03/2007
Publisher’s Web Site

Why the Moon?

Symposium Advert

International Space University
11th Annual Symposium
“Why the Moon?”
Feb 21-23, 2007
ISU Campus
Strasbourg, France
Preliminary Program

Symposium Blog
Day 1
Day 2

CURRENT MOON
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