I had to read this book for a class called Columbus' Legacy: Travel Writing. This book was very interesting and completely different from books I usually read for class. It was first written in 1611, and was clearly inspired by Galileo. It is a great example of early science fiction that shows how the human mind has always been amazed and interested in space and the moon. The work is not long, so you can read it in one sitting if you have the time. I highly recommend it!