Description
A series of short, accessible books examiningamazing aspects of space, brought to you byRoyal Observatory Greenwich.There are over 200 moons in our Solar System alone,but what is it that makes a moon a moon? Ventureout into the Universe and there are moons of allshapes and sizes to discover. Some are made of rock,others ice and many of these natural satellites arehome to curious features like active volcanoes andunderground oceans.Why do some planets have no moons and othersdozens? How do moons form? Is it possible for amoon to have its own moon? And how much more isthere yet to be discovered?Starting with our own moon, Anna Gammon-Rossleads us on a journey through space to uncover thescience behind these astronomical objects.