{"product_id":"get-to-know-the-moon","title":"Get to Know the Moon","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003eBy \u003c\/span\u003eJonathan Poppele\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003eSee the Moon in a whole new light with this informative, easy-to-use guide that introduces the lunar cycle, one day at a time.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The Moon is our closest celestial neighbor—always present yet full of mystery. Its shifting phases, dramatic surface features, and role in human history make it one of the most captivating objects in the night sky. Discover the Moon like never before with \u003cem\u003eGet to Know the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, a beautiful, full-color guide that takes you on a night-by-night journey through the 28-day lunar cycle.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eInside this night-by-night exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunar Landmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily identify craters, maria (lunar seas), mountain ranges, and other surface features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Viewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch how surface features change in appearance as they emerge from shadow and fade back into darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Any Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tailored guidance whether you’re observing with the naked eye, binoculars, or a small telescope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Insights Made Easy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn to identify earthshine, understand the effects of libration, and navigate shifts in visibility across seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Jonathan Poppele blends scientific accuracy with a conversational tone, making astronomy approachable and engaging for amateurs, families, and educators. \u003cem\u003eGet to Know the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e turns casual stargazing into a richly informed, nightly cosmic exploration.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n    \"The Moon is almost always the first target a new astronomer points their telescope at, but it's incredibly easy to just look at the craters for a few minutes and move on. What I love about Jonathan's book is how it transforms the Moon from a static object into a dynamic, changing world. By following the terminator line—where light meets dark—day by day, you start to recognize specific mountain ranges and deep impact basins as the shadows shift. It's a fantastic resource that will make you appreciate our closest celestial neighbor in a whole new way, whether you're using a hand-me-down pair of binoculars or the observatory telescope.\"\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AdventureKEEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598973702283,"sku":"GT-T-KNW-TH-MN","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/7028\/6987\/files\/20586fff2356069a030ca59f06badfa1b3fad2759214f6955a26a7c3030d88a5.jpg?v=1791173358","url":"https:\/\/bracken-observatory.com\/products\/get-to-know-the-moon","provider":"Bracken Observatory®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}