Recent comet impacts on the moon - the evidence from remote-sensing studies
Journal Article
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· Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.; (United States)
Multispectral images and near-infrared reflectance spectra were obtained for the Reiner Gamma Formation, a swirllike albedo and magnetic anomaly in the western portion of the lunar near side, as well as for nearby geologic units in Oceanus Procellarum, using the University of Hawaii 2.24-m telescope at the Mauna Kea Observatory. The spectra of the high albedo swirl material are closely matched by models incorporating 90-95 percent fresh mare basalt with 5-10 percent highlands debris. 20 references.
- Research Organization:
- Hawaii Univ., Honolulu
- OSTI ID:
- 5775706
- Journal Information:
- Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.; (United States), Vol. 99
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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