An in-depth guide for all aspiring astronomers and moon observers with detailed moon maps from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Covering the history of lunar observation and exploration, the properties of the moon, its origin and orbit, this is the ideal book for moon observers covering essential equipment, and the special events to look out for. Detailed advice is given on how to choose a telescope and how to capture the moon in sketches.Discover all you need to know about eclipses, blue moons and supermoons.A detailed section covers astrophotography, techniques and advice for using wide angle lenses, telescopes, smartphones and also video.Comes with a full-feature Lunar Atlas with plates and annotated maps.A full glossary of key terms, index of lunar features and software references are also provided.