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space-science2 years ago•2 min saved

Unveiling Hidden Lunar Structures: New Moon Map Exposes Secrets

Scientists have used recordings from China's Chang'e 4 rover to create a new moon map that reveals structures hidden beneath the lunar surface. The map, created using the rover's Lunar Penetrating Radar, shows evidence of a crater, layers of dust and broken rock, and five layers of volcanic rock. The findings provide insights into the Moon's history and could contribute to our understanding of Earth's formation and the search for habitable planets.

via Big Think|

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space-science2 years ago•3 min saved

China's Lunar Rover Uncovers Mysterious Subsurface Structures on Dark Side of Moon

China's Chang'e-4 spacecraft, which landed on the far side of the moon in 2018, has used its Lunar Penetrating Radar (LPR) to map the upper 1,000 feet of the moon's surface in unprecedented detail. The data reveals billions of years of hidden lunar history, including multiple layers of dust, soil, broken rocks, and five distinct layers of lunar lava. The findings suggest that the moon's volcanic activity slowed down over time, indicating that it is geologically "dead." However, there could still be magma deep beneath the lunar surface. Scientists hope that future missions will uncover more unexpected geological formations.

via Livescience.com|

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space-science2 years ago•2 min saved

China's Rover Uncovers Mysterious Structures on Dark Side of the Moon

China's Chang'e-4 spacecraft, which landed on the far side of the moon in 2018, has used its Lunar Penetrating Radar (LPR) to map the upper 1,000 feet of the lunar surface in unprecedented detail. The data reveals billions of years of hidden lunar history, including multiple layers of dust, soil, broken rocks, and five distinct layers of lunar lava. The findings suggest that the moon's volcanic activity slowed down over time, with less lava flowing in later eruptions. While the moon is considered "geologically dead," there could still be magma deep beneath its surface. The researchers hope to uncover more unexpected geological formations in the future.

via Yahoo Life|

#change-4 #geological-history #lunar-penetrating-radar