The Moon S Largest Craters And Basins

Author : Charles J. Byrne
Publisher : Springer
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319220321

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The Moon's Largest Craters and Basins by Charles J. Byrne Pdf

This most recent book from lunar expert Charles J. Byrne combines the latest comprehensive imagery, topography and gravity data from all three recent Moon missions, Kaguya, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and GRAIL. These major polar-orbit surveys are presented here in compact form for the convenience of amateur and practical astronomers concerned with the Moon. Chosen from the Near and Far Side's large craters and basins over 200 km in diameter, each of the 71 highlighted features is depicted with a two-page presentation of the data that includes false color topographic maps next to the mission images. Additionally, the features are presented in the estimated chronological sequence of their creation, based on a consideration of stratigraphy (overlapping layers from neighboring features) and the relative degradation of surface features. Using this sequence as a way to convey the relative ages of lunar features, the author presents various theories concerning the Moon’s impact and thermal history e.g. the available evidence allows for constraints to be placed on the duration of the Late Heavy Bombardment period. The relationships between impact dynamics and variations in the gravity field of the Moon are also discussed. The new mission data makes possible this renewed conjecture about the history and evolution of the Moon, which is presented here with much worthwhile information for amateurs and professionals alike.

Author : David Hurd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Braille books
ISBN : OCLC:1143517798

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Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters by David Hurd Pdf

The phases bring the Moon to life and highlight the complex moonscape of hills and ridges and dark and light areas. This book is designed to give you the basics about the craters that are found on the Moon.

Author : Charles Byrne
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461469490

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The Moon's Near Side Megabasin and Far Side Bulge by Charles Byrne Pdf

Since Luna and Lunar Orbiter photographed the far side of the Moon, the mysterious dichotomy between the face of the Moon as we see it from Earth and the side of the Moon that is hidden has puzzled lunar scientists. As we learned more from the Apollo sample return missions and later robotic satellites, the puzzle literally deepened, showing asymmetry of the crust and mantle, all the way to the core of the Moon. This book summarizes the author’s successful search for an ancient impact feature, the Near Side Megabasin of the Moon and the extensions to impact theory needed to find it. The implications of this ancient event are developed to answer many of the questions about the history of the Moon.

Author : John E. Westfall
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000-06-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521590027

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Atlas of the Lunar Terminator by John E. Westfall Pdf

Showcasing features just a mile across in 47 high-resolution images.

Author : B. O. Dressier,R.A.F. Grieve,V. L. Sharpton
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813722931

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Large Meteorite Impacts and Planetary Evolution by B. O. Dressier,R.A.F. Grieve,V. L. Sharpton Pdf

Comprises 28 papers which grew out of the International Conference on Large Meteorite Impacts and Planetary Evolution, August/September, 1992 in Sudbury, Ontario. The interdisciplinary papers, encompassing diverse studies from trace element geochemistry to planetary exploration, are arranged into f

Author : Thomas Wm. Hamilton
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781631353536

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Impact Craters of Earth by Thomas Wm. Hamilton Pdf

Craters have been found on planets and moons throughout the solar system, caused when asteroids or meteors have collided with them. Our Earth has not escaped these impacts, and nearly 200 craters are known on Earth today. Some are easily visited, others are in locations few would ever want to get near. This book details all the known terrestrial impact craters, telling their age, size, and other details, as well as highlighting those easily visited. One has an annual “Craterfest” to attract tourists, while it is possible to swim in lakes that have filled others.

Author : Ron Miller
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761354499

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Seven Wonders of the Gas Giants and Their Moons by Ron Miller Pdf

Describes seven phenomena about the outer planets of the solar system and their moons, including the great red spot of Jupiter and the underground sea of Europa, and explains how these phenomena occurred.

Author : Grant Heiken,David Vaniman,Bevan M. French
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 796 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1991-04-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521334446

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Lunar Sourcebook by Grant Heiken,David Vaniman,Bevan M. French Pdf

The only work to date to collect data gathered during the American and Soviet missions in an accessible and complete reference of current scientific and technical information about the Moon.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on the Scientific Context for Exploration of the Moon
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309185769

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The Scientific Context for Exploration of the Moon by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on the Scientific Context for Exploration of the Moon Pdf

Because of the Moon's unique place in the evolution of rocky worlds, it is a prime focus of NASA's space exploration vision. Currently NASA is defining and implementing a series of robotic orbital and landed missions to the Moon as the initial phase of this vision. To realize the benefits of this activity, NASA needs a comprehensive, well-validated, and prioritized set of scientific research objectives. To help establish those objectives, NASA asked the NRC to provide guidance on the scientific challenges and opportunities enabled by sustained robotic and human exploration of the Moon during the period 2008-2023 and beyond. This final report presents a review of the current understanding of the early earth and moon; the identification of key science concepts and goals for moon exploration; an assessment of implementation options; and a set of prioritized lunar science concepts, goals, and recommendations. An interim report was released in September 2006.

Author : William A. Ambrose,David Andrew Williams
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813724775

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Recent Advances and Current Research Issues in Lunar Stratigraphy by William A. Ambrose,David Andrew Williams Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Geology
ISBN : UOM:39015055350428

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U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : MINN:31951P00161827F

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NASA Technical Memorandum by Anonim Pdf

Author : Paul D. Spudis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521619238

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The Geology of Multi-Ring Impact Basins by Paul D. Spudis Pdf

Multi-ring basins are large impact craters formed in the early history of planets. They critically affect the evolution of the planets and their satellites. The Moon offers an exceptional chance to study these phenomena and this book provides a comprehensive geological study using data from lunar landings and remote sensing of the Moon. The author covers the formation and development of basins and considers their chemistry and mineralogy. He studies their effects on the volcanic, tectonic and geological evolution of the planet, including the catastrophic consequence on the planetary climate and evolution of life. This study is lavishly illustrated with many spectacular, highly-detailed photographs and diagrams.

Author : Joseph A. Burns,Mildred Shapley Matthews
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 1048 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1986-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0816509832

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Satellites by Joseph A. Burns,Mildred Shapley Matthews Pdf

"This is the 12th book in the University of Arizona Space Science Series, a burgeoning library destined to stand as the consummate literary legacy of our era's revolution in Solar System exploration. . . . Satellite science has matured rapidly since its rebirth in March 1979, and its vitality radiates from the pages of this fine volume."ÑIcarus

Author : Kenneth R. Lang
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521813069

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The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System by Kenneth R. Lang Pdf

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