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Mineralogy and Petrology of the Apollo 12 Lunar Sample
Original 1971 Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Special Report No. 333, documenting scientific research on lunar rocks and soil collected during NASA\'s Apollo 12 Moon landing mission.
Publication Details:
Title: Mineralogy and Petrology of the Apollo 12 Lunar Sample
Authors: J. A. Wood, U. B. Marvin, J. B. Reid Jr., G. J. Taylor, J. F. Bower, B. N. Powell, and J. S. Dickey Jr.
Publisher: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Series: Special Report No. 333
Publication Date: May 20, 1971
Format: Staple-bound softcover scientific report
Length: At least 272 numbered pages, plus additional material
The report examines the mineralogy, chemical composition, and geological characteristics of lunar materials returned by Apollo 12.
Topics include lunar basalts, anorthosites, lunar soils, microbreccias, meteorites, lunar regolith formation, and the geological evolution of the Moon.
Features scientific tables, graphs, microscopic photographs, analytical data, and detailed descriptions of lunar samples.
A fascinating period publication for collectors of NASA history, Apollo missions, space exploration memorabilia, geology, and vintage scientific literature.
Vintage used condition with age-related cover and page wear. Please examine all photographs.
