- Moon - Wikipedia
The lunar surface is covered in lunar dust and marked by mountains, impact craters, their ejecta, ray-like streaks, rilles and, mostly on the near side of the Moon, by dark maria ('seas'), which are plains of cooled lava These maria were formed when molten lava flowed into ancient impact basins
- Moon | Features, Phases, Surface, Exploration, Facts | Britannica
Moon, Earth ’s sole natural satellite and nearest large celestial body Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun It is designated by the symbol ☽ Its name in English, like that of Earth, is of Germanic and Old English derivation
- Moon Facts - NASA Science
Over billions of years, these impacts have ground up the surface of the Moon into fragments ranging from huge boulders to powder Nearly the entire Moon is covered by a rubble pile of charcoal-gray, powdery dust, and rocky debris called the lunar regolith
- Surface features of the Moon - Institute of Physics
The Moon’s surface had what looked like valleys, plains and mountains much like the distinctly unheavenly surface of the Earth Galileo’s conclusion led him to search for imperfections in other objects in the night sky – and ultimately to prove that the Earth was not the centre of the Universe
- Detailed Lunar Map: Craters, Seas, and Highlands - Sky Tonight
Explore an interactive Moon map featuring detailed views of craters, seas, and highlands Discover key lunar landmarks and learn about the Moon's surface with this comprehensive guide
- Whats on the surface of the moon? | HowStuffWorks
The Apollo astronauts observed that the highlands are generally about 4 to 5 km (2 5 to 3 miles) above the average lunar surface elevation, while the maria are low-lying plains about 2 to 3 km (1 2 to 1 8 miles) below average elevation
- The Moon: Definition, Age, Distance, Size, Surface, Facts
The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite and the fifth largest moon in the solar system The Moon’s age, diameter, and size define its physical properties Its surface showcases a diverse range of terrain, including craters, mountains, and plains
- Moon 101: The Lunar Surface - NASA+
In this episode, Jeff Plescia offers a review of the lunar surface and how we might explore it today “Moon 101” is a series that features interviews with Apollo-era rocket scientists and engineers telling their stories about how they did it and lessons learned
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