Unified geologic map of the Moon.
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Unified geologic map of the Moon.
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Publication Information:
[Reston, Va.] : USGS, [2020]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 1 min.) : color
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Relief shown by shading.
"Videographer: Trent Hare, cartographer, USGS Astrology Science Center."
"Data taken Friday April 3, 2020."
"Location taken: AZ, US."
Running time: 00:01:09.
Abstract:
This animation shows a rotating globe of the new Unified Geologic Map of the Moon with shaded topography from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA). This geologic map is a synthesis of six Apollo-era regional geologic maps, updated based on data from recent satellite missions. It will serve as a reference for lunar science and future human missions to the Moon.
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Description based on online resource; title from HTML title page (USGS, viewed April 29, 2020).