kris h Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I am very interested in learning about our moon and all its craters in detail so if anyone can recommend any books they have or used in the past that would be great cheers kris h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianb Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 "Patrick Moore On The Moon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llamanaut Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 peter gregos how to observe the moon is fab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmorris Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 There are several really good books on the subject.For a good beginners guide to the more interesting lunar features 'Discover the Moon' by Lacroux and Legrand provides a great night-by night guide that is, IMHO, unsurpassed.'The Moon and How to Observe' it by Peter Gergo, is another good text but with greater background to the processes that formed the features.For a feature by feature guide Rukl's 'Atlas of the Moon' is the best. However, whilst the maps are superb, the text on each feature is not very long or in depth. plus it's out of print (i.e. very expensive).For a comprehensive guide to lunar geomorphology IMHO you can't beat Charles Wood's 'A Modern Moon'.The free software 'Virtual Moon Atlas' is superb and is well worth the very large download.I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheThing Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 The Lunar 100 is another good place to start. A list of 100 lunar objects to view from the very easy to the quite difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I've bought a number of lunar observing books (and got rid of some) but here are three I've kept.**********************************************Observing the Moon: The Modern Astronomer's Guide by Gerald NorthGreat practical guide to observing the Moon covering lunar geology and techniques of lunar observations, drawing and imaging etc. Highly recommended. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Observing-Moon-Modern-Astronomers-Guide/dp/0521622743**********************************************Observing the Moon (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)Another good book covering everything from lunar geology to imaging and drawing. Has a CD-ROM with lunar images.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Observing-Patrick-Moores-Practical-Astronomy/dp/1852331933/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279180657&sr=1-1**********************************************Exploring The Moon Through Binoculars and Small TelescopesEssentially a day by day observing guide, and a little bit dated now (last revised in 1984), but still useful.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Exploring-Through-Binoculars-Small-Telescopes/dp/0486244911/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279181004&sr=1-1John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbyers Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 phillips observing guides are goodrich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris h Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 Thanks for the replies guys iv'e got a good idea of what to get now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliderpilot Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I'll second Charles Woods book, by far and away the best moon book I've read. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshane Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 hi thereI'd agree with the Lunar 100 and have a copy of a book which I think contains all the maps from Rukl's very expensive volume but is quite cheap it'sMoon Mars and Venus http://stargazerslounge.com/equipment-reviews/103116-book-review-moon-mars-venus-antonin-rukl.htmlI'll never look at the moon again without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 "Patrick Moore On The Moon"I wasnt aware that SPM had ever been to the moon.LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris h Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 I have borrowed Observing the moon by Gerald north so thats where i will start but i an gonna buy patric moore on the moon and have also seen a moon map that looks useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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