Introduction to Lunar Science

Author: Ouyang Ziyuan
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book comprehensively covers topics such as an overview of the Moon, the lunar environment, lunar terrain and morphology, lunar chemistry, lunar minerals, lunar rocks, and lunar meteorites. With the Moon as its main focus, it integrates multidisciplinary knowledge from fields such as astrochemistry, astronomy, space environment science, and astrophysics. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the current status and development trends of international lunar exploration, the book systematically analyzes, summarizes, and introduces knowledge related to the lunar environment, terrain and geology, regolith, chemical composition, minerals and rocks, internal structure, formation and evolution, as well as lunar meteorites and lunar samples. Additionally, it incorporates relevant content such as lunar eclipses and the Moon's orbital trajectory to meet the needs of China's lunar exploration program. It is a rare and systematic, comprehensive introductory monograph on lunar science to date. This book not only holds significant reference value for personnel involved in China's lunar exploration program but is also an invaluable resource for scientists and young students seeking to understand lunar science. The book was organized and compiled by the Lunar Exploration Engineering Center of the Ministry of National Defense and Science Technology Commission, which serves as the organizational and management department for China's lunar exploration program and holds very high authority. Author Ouyang Ziyuan, an academician, is an authoritative expert in lunar science and currently serves as the chief scientist of China's lunar exploration program.