Books and kit for Moon fans
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it: the Moon is the easiest thing in the night sky to see, and NASA’s own pictures are free.
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Looking up
- Binoculars (affiliate link)The Moon is the best first target: even small binoculars show craters.
- Beginner telescopes (affiliate link)For a closer look at the craters. Ask at a local astronomy club before you buy.
- A Moon map (affiliate link)Find the Sea of Tranquility and Tycho Crater for yourself.
Books
- Moon books for children (affiliate link)Look for recent ones: Artemis is adding new chapters.
- Books about Apollo (affiliate link)For the story of the people who went, and the people who got them there.
At home
- A Moon globe or lamp (affiliate link)See the near side and the far side on one desk.
- Moon phase kits (affiliate link)Hands-on models for learning the phases.
- Lunar lander model kits (affiliate link)Build your own Eagle.