Publication Date:
2011-08-19
Description:
Issues related to the establishment of lunar observatories are briefly addressed. The advantages of placing an observatory in a crater at one of the poles, where permanent darkness exists, are pointed out, and the methods required to emplace and operate such an observatory are considered. Planning for the installation of the first set of observatory instruments is discussed.
Keywords:
LUNAR AND PLANETARY EXPLORATION
Type:
Spaceflight (ISSN 0038-6340); 31; 308
Format:
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