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Explorations An Introduction to Astronomy, 3/e
Thomas T. Arny

The Moon


The Moon187
6.1Description of the Moon188
General Features188
Surface Features188
Origin of Lunar Surface Features190
6.2Structure of the Moon193
Crust and Interior193
The Absence of a Lunar Atmosphere194
6.3Orbit and Motions of the Moon195
The Moon's Rotation195
Oddities of the Moon's Orbit196
6.4Origin and History of the Moon197
6.5Eclipses199
Rarity of Eclipses200
Appearance of Eclipses202
6.6Tides204
Cause of Tides204
Solar Tides206
Tidal Braking207
6.7Moon Lore208
Projects211