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Mapping the Moon
This new map shows topographic features on the far side of the moon in unprecedented detail. It was made from new data obtained by the laser altimeter instrument onboard the Japanese lunar orbiter Kaguya. The map is accurate to a vertical resolution of about 12 meters, according to mission scientists. The map was released at the American Geophysical Union meeting now underway, where a raft of new findings have been announced.
Sent by: Kaguya | From: Luna | Credit: JAXA/Selene
Added to www.ridingwithrobots.org Dec 17, 2008.
Mapping the Moon
This new map shows topographic features on the far side of the moon in unprecedented detail. It was made from new data obtained by the laser altimeter instrument onboard the Japanese lunar orbiter Kaguya. The map is accurate to a vertical resolution of about 12 meters, according to mission scientists. The map was released at the American Geophysical Union meeting now underway, where a raft of new findings have been announced.
Sent by: Kaguya | From: Luna | Credit: JAXA/Selene
Added to www.ridingwithrobots.org Dec 17, 2008.