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...On July 20th 1969, in one of the most iconic moments of the twentieth century, Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon. The distant object that had fascinated mankind for millennia suddenly got much closer. The Book of the Moon is an utterly original & absorbing account of all things lunar, a book that celebrates the physics that created the moon & the technology that took us there, as well as its magic & mystery. From Babylonian astronomers to the scientists who paved the way for the Renaissance, to the astronomers & astronauts of our time, Rick Stroud delves into the mythology & astrology that have inspired civilizations & cultures the world over, alongside the scientific & medicinal advances that have come from our lunar connection. Packed with original lists, intriguing statistics, & compelling images, this book will take you as close to the moon as you can get without actually standing on it.