Journey to the Moon (Library of Flight) by Eldon C. Hall

by Eldon C. Hall

The first of its kind, Journey to the Moon details the history and design of the computer that enabled U.S. astronauts to land on the moon. The book recalls the history of computer technology, both hardware and software, and the applications of digital computing to missile guidance systems and manned spacecraft. The book also offers graphics and photos drawn from the Draper Laboratories' archives that illustrate the technology and related events during the Apollo project. Written for experts as well as lay persons, Journey to the Moon is the first book of its kind and a must for anyone interested in the history of science and the relevance of computer technology to space exploration.

Genres: Space, Science, Nonfiction, History, Computers

Paperback

First published September 1, 1996

Reviews

[Nandha Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alert!! Only for engineers with a basic understanding of electronic circuits and/or computers. Readers who wouldn't fall in these domains would find reading this too nerdy. That being said, this book is a wonder for all Apollo enthusiasts and tells the story of the first integrated circuit computer with all the nitty-gritties.