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Live TV from the Moon (Apogee Books Space Series) Paperback – July 1, 2010

by Dwight Steven-Boniecki (Author)

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Emphasizing the importance of preserving the legacy of the Apollo landings, this unique record documents the background of the event footage itself. Revealing the vital role the medium of television played during this integral period in space history, this investigation draws from in-depth research of the NASA archives as well as outside sources such as the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. Demonstrating the skill and knowledge of the RCA and Westinghouse technicians of the 1960's, this study illustrates how their advancements not only revolutionized space exploration but electronic news as a whole. From the earliest known proposals of television coverage on lunar missions through the constant battle of internal politics, this survey also covers the processes of the slow scan conversion and the eventual transformation of the footage into color. Transforming a niche topic into an intriguing subject, this accessible reconstruction provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of space travel for both established fans and curious newcomers. Bonus DVD includes: The Making of Documentary, The NASA 2009 Webcast - Looking For The Tapes, 3 Slide Shows, and Audio Interviews with NASA TV Engineers.

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248 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Collector's Guide Publishing, Inc.
Publication date

July 1, 2010
Dimensions

7 x 0.5 x 10 inches
ISBN-10

1926592166
ISBN-13

978-1926592169
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About the Author

Dwight Steven-Boniecki has worked in the television industry in several different countries for more than 20 years.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Collector's Guide Publishing, Inc.; Pap/DVD edition (July 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1926592166
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1926592169
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 10 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,640,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #283 in TV & Video Engineering
- #944 in Astronautics & Space Flight
- #1,400 in TV History & Criticism

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Dwight Steven-boniecki

The real story behind the author

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2014

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Well, of course I am biased, so take my rating with a pinch of salt. I did spend 5 years researching the book, so hopefully it shows in the written pages. At the same time note awe aarde's review is coming from someone who has apparently made it a life mission to post libelous statements about me. He serupticiously quote mines me and conveniently fails to mention things like his erroneous allegations of my involvement in hounding his "tiny website". He also conveniently neglects to post his provocations in suggesting my research is sub-par, and allegations that I did not cover all topics of camera development with the late Stan Lebar, whom he did not realize was a close friend of mine when he made such allegations. Apparently Awe aarde doesn't like being caught out. Indeed after posting a link to his very own whois data all by himself, he has alleged I was involved in spreading his personal details - another completely erroneous allegation based on absolutely no evidence whatsoever! I was under the impression that adults can admit when they have made an error - they certainly don't need to go on crusades against people accusing them of the very thing they, themselves are doing - all the while hiding behind anonimity.

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Obviousman

The definitive resource for Apollo TV

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2010

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When I first started reading this book, I thought it went into too much technical detail regarding the Apollo television cameras and television systems. Don't get me wrong - I wanted to know all the details and author Dwight provides - but I thought it was too much for the layman reader. As I read further, though, I came to realise that he had managed to weave a reasonable compromise for those who want to know the nuts and bolts, and those who just have a general interest. The text was skilfully arranged such that if you didn't want to know the in-depth details you could easily skip a paragraph and yet still understand the amazing story that led to the various television broadcasts.

A must-have resource for the Apollo enthusiast and a great read for those who want to know more about the fantastic achievement that was Apollo.

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Cheryl

NASA Live!

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2010

Not only was the Space Program about rockets and spacecraft but also things we just take for granted. Not told until now, Dwight Stephen-Boniecki's book documents the history and development of the television cameras used by NASA during the sixties and early seventies. Beginning in the early sixties with the start of the Apollo space program, he ably enlightens us on the efforts of various contractors seeking a solution to the problem ' who can provide a lightweight, capable and durable TV camera that can withstand takeoff, the extreme changes in temperature on the moon, be able to transmit its data, and still be practical for the astronauts to use?
Surprisingly, NASA at first wasn't that enthusiastic broadcasting over television, and would need to see clear cut benefits to the missions from the technology if it was to be used. By the time of Apollo 8 and 9, it was provided in the grandeur moving live images taken of earth and the moon.
This book answers many questions, like ' how do you fit a television camera aboard a spaceship where every gram of weight is precious and must have a purpose critical to the mission? Why were there colour broadcasts of Apollo 10, but not of the first moon landing? Why did part of the solution in broadcasting the missions come from fifties technology developed but never implemented, and resurrected in the late sixties? You'll find out how the television signal was transmitted from the earth to different locations around the world, and how signal limitations demanded ground breaking innovations from manufacturers. You'll learn too about the history of the space program itself, especially Apollo, and experience the momentum of the first steps by man on another world. Filled with many black and white photos and diagrams, this book belongs on any bookshelf and a welcome addition to the history of spaceflight and technology.

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LunarOrbit

Great book, hope to see more from this author!

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2010

"Live TV From the Moon" is a great book, which I highly recommend to anyone interested in the early years of human space exploration, or the history of television technology.

I was born in 1975, so I missed out on all of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. Because of this I think I just assumed that certain technology, like that used to broadcast live TV, existed prior to Apollo. It didn't really occur to me that NASA was directly responsible for the advancement of smaller television cameras or video recording devices. I was stunned to learn that NASA almost decided to not broadcast live video from the Moon, and that many people (including some astronauts) considered it a waste of time.

I'm grateful for the work the author put into this book, and I hope to see more from him in the future. It's important that stories like these get told while the people originally involved are still here to tell them.

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Lionel Horton Horton-Smith

On time, as promised

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2019

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In fine shape, as described, from helpful seller delivering to the U.S. for the first time. Thanks!

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