Exploration of the Moon Exploration of the Moon The physical exploration of the Moon began when Luna 2, a space probe launched by the Soviet Union, made an impact on the surface of the Moon on September 14, 1959. Prior to that the only available means of exploration had been observation from Earth. The invention of the optical telescope brought about the first leap in the quality of lunar observations. Galileo Galilei is generally credited as the first person to use a telescope for astronomical purposes; having made his own telescope in 1609, the mountains and craters on the lunar surface were among his
Who Built the Moon? doesn't need them." In July, the album was nominated for the 2018 "Mercury Prize", Gallagher's first place on the award's shortlist since Oasis' "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?" in 1995. "Who Built the Moon?" debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart with 78,000 album-equivalent units, making it Gallagher's 10th number one studio album as part of both Oasis and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Additional musicians Backing vocalists Production Design Who Built the Moon? Who Built the Moon? is the third studio album by English rock band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. It