From the Earth to the Moon Resources

Websites

The Apollo Missions

Want to learn about mankind's real first trip to the moon? Head over to NASA's website and prepare to reach outer space.

North American Jules Verne Society

Did reading From the Earth to the Moon make you a die-hard Jules Verne fan? We have a few people we want to introduce you to…

Articles and Interviews

An Interview with Brian Taves

In this interview, Verne aficionado Brian Taves discusses some of the author's lesser-known and even unpublished works.

Weight in Jules Verne's From the Earth to the Moon

This Wired article uses Verne's novel as a jumping-off point into a discussion on gravity in space. Verne's science, though not completely accurate, holds up pretty well.

Articles and Interveiws

Does Sci-Fi Show the Future?

This piece from the BBC discusses the incredibly accurate predictions made by science fiction writers like Verne. What you read may shock you….

Video

Biography: Jules Verne

If you're like us, then sometimes you want to watch a nice, cheesy television documentary. Have no fear—Shmoop is here to give you what you need.

From the Earth to the Moon (HBO) Documentary

Although it shares its name with Verne's novel, this HBO miniseries is exclusively focused on the real-life Apollo missions. Check it out either way, though—it's great stuff.

Footage from the Apollo Missions

Want to see what it's like to actually walk across the moon's surface? Well, your wish is Shmoop's command.

Audio

The Legacy of Verne in Science and Literature

Recorded one hundred years after Verne's death, this radio story details the long-lasting impact the author has made on the fields of science and literature. That's a two-for-one special.

How the "Earthrise" Photo Was Made

This story discusses the origin of the most famous photograph ever taken from the moon—more famous than Neil Armstrong's innovative moon-selfie.

Images

The Moon

Hey there, moon. What's going on, little buddy?

The Arrival of the Projectile-Carriage

This is one of many awesome old school illustrations made for the novel. Do a little searching and you might be able to find a few more.