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Topic: Recommended books about lunar modules
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pursuit
New Member Posts: 3
From: Springfield, OR USA
Registered: Aug 2019
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posted 10-02-2019 09:21 PM
  
If I had to limit myself to only one or two of the very best books on the history and use of the Apollo-era lunar modules, what would you folks recommend? I'm hoping for at least somewhat in-depth information, but not too technical. Thanks for any suggestions you can provide... |
Jurg Bolli
Member Posts: 977
From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-02-2019 10:04 PM
- Kelly, "Moon Lander"
- Brooks etc, "Chariots for Apollo", a NASA book, old
- Pellegrino etc, "Chariots for Apollo", an old book
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chet
Member Posts: 1506
From: Beverly Hills, Calif.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-03-2019 12:31 AM
I second Pellegrino's "Chariots for Apollo," an easy, enjoyable and really interesting read (it was for me, anyway). |
Mike Dixon
Member Posts: 1397
From: Kew, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2003
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posted 10-03-2019 01:05 AM
I couldn't get into "Moon Lander" at all.As chet said, "Chariots" was a far more enjoyable read. Brilliant in my opinion. |
Lasv3
Member Posts: 410
From: Bratislava, Slovakia
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted 10-03-2019 05:13 AM
Another one is "Virtual LM" by Scott P. Sullivan in Apogee Books. A bit more technical though. |
RobertB
Member Posts: 160
From: Israel
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 10-04-2019 10:16 AM
Sunburst and Luminary isn't about the Lunar Modules per-se, but covers the development of their onboard computers from the perspective of an MIT programmer. |
rlobinske
Member Posts: 148
From: Crawfordville, FL
Registered: Oct 2014
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posted 10-04-2019 11:26 AM
The Haynes "Apollo 11" manual has good information. While targeted to scale model builders, the Space in Miniature "Apollo Lunar Module" issue has a lot of great information on how the vehicle evolved over the missions. |
pursuit
New Member Posts: 3
From: Springfield, OR USA
Registered: Aug 2019
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posted 10-04-2019 11:29 PM
Thank you, all, for your helpful replies. This should help guide me as I do a bit more research and decide which book(s) to buy. Much appreciated. |
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