Visions of the Moon: a collector's tale

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A collection of books, magazines, maps and prints of the Moon and planets is described. The items were found in second-hand and antiquarian book stores in the U.S., Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South America. Included are some coveted books such as Tremblett Carter's 'The People of the Moon' and H.G. Wells' 'The First Men in the Moon.'

United States, Analysis, Books, Collections and collecting, Literature, Moon, Collectors and collecting, Collectors (Persons)

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Space events down under: the 49th International Astronautical Congress

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Australia sponsored several space-related events between late September to early October 1998. Principal among these events was the 49th International Astronautical Congress which was held from Sep 28, 1998-Oct 2, 1998. The conference theme revolved around the Pacific Rim space market.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Scientists, Astronautics, Melbourne, Australia

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Von Braun's lunar shuttle: a science fiction "fact."

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Issues concerning the publication of Wernher von Braun's story by 'This Week' magazine are discussed. The story centers round two fictitious astronauts who complete a realistic space flight to the moon.

Portrayals, Criticism and interpretation, Science fiction, Von Braun, Wernher, Voyages, Imaginary, Imaginary voyages

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