July 19, 2011

Dwayne Brown Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1726 dwayne c brown@nasa gov

Cathy Weselby Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif 650-604-4789 cathy weselby@nasa gov

RELEASE: 11-236

NASA BOOK AVAILABLE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO LEARN ABOUT MOON

MOFFET FIELD, Calif -- NASA has released a new book for visually impaired people to experience the wonders of the moon Called "Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters," the 17-page book features Braille and tactile diagrams of the lunar surface, craters and peaks

The book was created and funded by NASA's Lunar Science Institute (NLSI), at Moffett Field, Calif The author is David Hurd, a space science professor at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in Edinboro, Pa

"This book is one giant step for humankind, making lunar science visible through touch and sound," NLSI Director Yvonne Pendleton said "NASA is committed to the development of resources to bring lunar science into the world of those who cannot see "

To obtain a free copy of "Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters," visit:

http://lunarscience nasa gov/tactile

NLSI is a virtual organization that enables collaborative, interdisciplinary research in support of NASA lunar science programs The institute uses technology to bring scientists together around the world and comprises competitively selected U S teams and several international partners NASA's Science Mission Directorate and the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate in Washington fund NLSI, which is managed by NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif For more information about the NLSI, visit:

http://lunarscience nasa gov

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