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The biggest hole in the MOON.

The biggest hole in the MOON.

Authors :
Oberg, James
Source :
Astronomy. Nov2005, Vol. 33 Issue 11, p50-55. 6p. 11 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Looks at how a gigantic impact basin on the Moon may hold the keys to the solar systems' past and also provide a base for human exploration. Overview of the basin's size and location; Suggestion that the basin is the largest, deepest and probably oldest impact basin in the known solar system; Benefits of a scientific exploration of the basin; Question of how ice could form on the Moon.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916358
Volume :
33
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Astronomy
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
18441714