Strange World of the Moon. An Inquiry into its Physical Features and the Possibility of Life.

FIRSOFF, V.A.:

Edité par New York: Science Editions Inc, 1962

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"What is the moon made of? Does it have an atmosphere? Is it a chunk torn from the earth or a one-independent planet captured by the earth's gravity? Is it volcanic? Does life exist anywhere on its surface or in its interior?" Pp.x/226, frontis[piece + 12 further black & white plates + map showing positions of the larger features on the moon mentioned in this book, ink-stamp to lower front endpaper, top corner of front free endpaper clipped. Paperback, minor scuffing to edges. Scarce. G+.** In his book Strange World of the Moon, Firsoff suggested that there are underground oceans on the moon. Astronomer G. Fielder commented in the New Scientist magazine that most astronomers would not accept this view but as the book contains interesting new ideas it is recommended to all students of the moon. (wiki).

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• Titre: Strange World of the Moon. An Inquiry into its Physical Features and the Possibility of Life.
• Éditeur: New York: Science Editions Inc
• Date de parution: 1962
• Reliure: Couverture souple
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • ASTRONOMY