Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1966. Classic text presents detailed higher and lower resolution photographs of the moon taken by the Ranger VIII when it impacted the lunar region on February 20, 1965. Text topics include: Ranger VIII mission description and trajectory; impact-area selection and camera terminal alignment; television system description; camera tables of value; lunar encounter geometry; spacecraft coordinate system; typical light-transfer characteristics and sine-wave response; altitude and definition; Ranger VIII area coverage and camera fields of view; etc. Approx. 300 pgs. Illustrated. Small stamps to front and rear covers; one label removed and one taped on front cover. Transparent tape reinforcement on spine. Average shelfwear. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Ex-Technical Library.

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Bookseller: GlobalAcademics (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: AE-82
Title: Ranger VIII Photographs of the Moon: Cameras "A", "B", and "P"
Author: NASA
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Place of Publication: Washington, D.C.
Date Published: 1966
Keywords: Astrophysics, Photography, Lunar, Aerospace, Astronomy, Engineering, Mathematics, Communications, Satellites, Optics, Electromagnetics, Spacecraft, Photometry, Meteorology, Planets, Television, Altitude, Telescope, Science, Technology
Bookseller catalogs: Aeronautics;
Size: Folio - over 12" - 15"

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