Detection of radon emission at the edges of lunar maria with the apollo alpha-particle spectrometer
Journal Article
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· Science, v. 183, no. 4123, pp. 411-413
The distribution of radioactive /sup 210/Po, a decay product of /sup 222/ Rn, shows enhanced concentrations at the edges of lunar maria. Enhancements are seen at the edges of Mare Fecunditatis, Mare Crisium, Mare Smythii, Mare Tranquillitatis, Mare Nubium, Mare Cognitum, and Oceanus Procellarum. The observation is indicative of the transient emission of radon gas from the perimeters of lunar maria. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- American Science and Engineering, Cambridge, MA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-025063
- OSTI ID:
- 4307351
- Journal Information:
- Science, v. 183, no. 4123, pp. 411-413, Journal Name: Science, v. 183, no. 4123, pp. 411-413; ISSN SCIEA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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