Origins of the Moon

The moon has fascinated mankind for many thousands of years. It has assumed a role in legend and lore alike, being worshiped as a god, and feared as a demon. Indeed, from the days when man first looked skyward, he knew the moon served some important purpose, one he could not yet comprehend. During the scientific advances of the 1600s, and the industrial and literary revolutions that soon followed, the moon played a central role …

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