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The Moon Hoax?

Conspiracy Theories on Trial

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  • A carefully researched and gripping story examining the persistent claims of conspiracy theorists
  • Written by an astrophysicist and expert on space missions
  • Shows clearly how to distinguish facts from "alternative facts"
  • Appeals to all readers with an interest in space exploration

Part of the book series: Science and Fiction (SCIFICT)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Russians, Rockets, and Election Campaigns

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 5-17
  3. Proof I: The Dilemma

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 19-21
  4. Stars are Missing in the Sky

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 23-30
  5. But Look! The Flag Flutters!

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 31-35
  6. A Lamp: Oblique Shadows

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 37-42
  7. Manipulation of the Pictures

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 43-49
  8. Is Everything in Slow Motion?

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 51-56
  9. Telescopes Can See Everything

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 57-61
  10. Warning! Hazardous Radiation!

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 63-67
  11. Too Hot, Too Cold

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 69-72
  12. Anything Else?

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 79-101
  13. Proof II: Rocks, Photos, and Stars

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 103-121
  14. What Can We Learn?

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 123-136
  15. Technology, Money, and the Return to the Moon

    • Thomas Eversberg
    Pages 137-147
  16. Back Matter

    Pages 149-169

About this book

This book is about the American moon-landings – and about the doubts expressed ever since concerning the reality of these landings. Were the images of men on the moon really just a huge and cleverly executed hoax? Eversberg explains the best-known claims and conspiracy theories, and analyses the evidence with the help of detailed full-colour images, as well as numerous film documents that can be accessed directly from the book. He addresses both the persistent older claims and more recently devised doubts. The book will inform and entertain a wide range of readers interested in space exploration and tells a gripping story covering physics, politics and history.


Authors and Affiliations

  • German Space Agency, Bonn, Germany

    Thomas Eversberg

About the author

Thomas Eversberg is an astrophysicist by training and works for the German Space Agency. He specializes in optical instrumentation for telescopes, about which he has authored a scientific textbook. His current research addresses active massive stars. Eversberg also runs a private astronomical observatory for the training of upcoming researchers and, in his spare time, enjoys restoring vintage motorcycles.

Bibliographic Information

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Softcover Book USD 29.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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