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The Moon as a Platform for Astronomy and Astrophysics
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  • Authored by: Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
  • From the Series: Spacecraft for Astronomy
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  • ISBN-10: 1438193424
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-4381-9342-7
  • Status: In Stock
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  • Imprint: Facts On File
  • Published: 10/01/2020
  • Dewey Number: 621.43
  • Reading Level: Grades 9 and up

Summary

The prospect of establishing a permanent lunar base could give scientists the extraordinary ability to use the Moon as a platform for future efforts in space-based astronomy and astrophysics. This eBook introduces a lunar-base development scenario that spans the 21st century and describes several concepts for astronomy performed on the surface of the Moon. As NASA collaborates with commercial and international partners to establish sustainable exploration by 2028, this eBook is an essential read for the scientists of tomorrow.

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About the Author(s)

Joseph A. Angelo, Jr., Ph.D., a retired lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Air Force, is currently a technical writer and a consulting futurist. Over the past 40 years, he has served as an adjunct professor at the Florida Institute of Technology, Rollins College, and Valencia College, specializing in space technology, nuclear technology, and astronomy.

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