About This Book
The author argues that the Moon may be a second habitable world, assembling probable astronomical and natural philosophical observations to support this claim. He examines lunar appearance, phases, and eclipses to argue for reflective rather than self-luminous light, compares surface features to terrestrial geography, and considers whether an atmosphere, water, and vegetation could exist. He explores implications for inhabitants' bodies and senses, discusses mechanisms of travel and communication between Earth and Moon, and answers common objections by weighing probabilities rather than claiming certainty. Throughout the discourse he interweaves empirical observation, thought experiments, and moral and theological reflections on the plurality of worlds.
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