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Layers in Lucian Crater
Layers of material are exposed forming small cliffs on the Lucian crater rim. LROC NAC M170321251R, image width is 500 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 19 Oct 2011
Central Peak Bedrock
The sun casts long shadows on the central peak of Theophilus crater. LROC NAC M135019514R, image width is 700 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 18 Oct 2011
It's the Moon's Fault
Linear rille in Mare Tranquillitatis, the result of extensional stresses. What caused the offset in the rille on the east wall? LROC NAC M146858595LE, image width is 700 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 15 Sep 2011
Lunar Lobate Scarp
A North-South trending lobate scarp lies within Xenophanes crater. LROC NAC M118031613LE, image width is 600 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 14 Sep 2011
Maunder's Terrace
A terrace in Maunder crater is slowly engulfed in shadow as the Sun sets on the Moon. LROC NAC M133445371RE, image width is 800 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 13 Sep 2011
Recent Impact in Oceanus Procellarum
A small amount of impact melt pooled and froze on the floor of this Copernican impact crater, and is 90 x 70 m in size. What process creates impact melt pools? LROC NAC M111972680LE, image width is 750 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State...
Published on 12 Aug 2011
Tendrils in Reiner Crater
These elongate flows formed during their race towards the floor of Reiner crater. Boulders have piled up at the base of the flows. Are the flows impact melt, or something else? Downslope is to the upper left. LROC NAC M135548391LE,...
Published on 08 Aug 2011
Layering in Euler Crater
Many layers are present in the wall of Euler crater. The layers are interpreted to be individual lava flows that formed the lunar maria. LROC NAC M124763045LE, image width is 500 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 02 Aug 2011
Ghost Crater in Southern Mare Crisium!
Crest of a wrinkle ridge in Mare Crisium lined with boulders that have most likely weathered out of the summit. LROC NAC M150138095LE, image width is 500 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 23 Jun 2011
Das crater
An impact melt pool (lower right) within Das crater. Nearby boulders are the result of fractured impact melt, which have migrated downslope and formed talus (upper left). Uphill direction is to the top left. LROC NAC M136091866, image...
Published on 22 Jun 2011
Jenner Crater: Mare Flooded Floor
A nascent 15 km wrinkle ridge in Jenner crater. Wrinkle ridges help lunar scientists understand the stresses affecting a region. LROC NAC M115693540LE, image width is 1350 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 21 Jun 2011
Crater in Mare Humorum
This crater, located in Mare Humorum, is relatively fresh and very bouldered. LROC NAC M157851844LE, image width is 500 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 24 May 2011
Steps in Slipher S
Boulders on the floor of Slipher S crater. Some boulders are covered with impact melt, while others are well exposed. The Sun angle is from the bottom right, and the crater floor is sloped downwards to the top left. LROC NAC...
Published on 19 May 2011
Dark landslide near van Gent crater
A landslide within a small crater near van Gent crater. The crater rim is in the top right while the crater floor is in the bottom left. The landslide has exposed many boulder within the crater wall. LROC NAC M156550640RE, image width...
Published on 18 May 2011
How did I form?
Small fresh crater in Palitzsch B, with a shape and ejecta pattern typical of an oblique impact. North is up, image width is 500 m, LROC NAC M154785423R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 18 Apr 2011
Brisbane Z's Australean wrinkle ridge
A beautiful wrinkle ridge within Brisbane Z crater in Mare Australe. Image width is 500 m and illumination is from the left, LROC NAC M134714924L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 14 Apr 2011
Bouldery crater near Mare Australe
Low Sun image of a fresh crater in the lunar highlands. Boulders are scattered within and around the 550 m crater. Image width is 950m, LROC NAC M150062296R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 13 Apr 2011
Dark Halo Crater in Orientale!
A bright crater on the flank of a larger dark halo crater (illumination is from the left). LROC NAC M138188186, image width is 550 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 03 Mar 2011
Archimedes - Mare Flooded Crater!
Contact between Archimedes crater wall (bottom left) and floor (upper right). The floor is smooth and relatively flat compared to the sloped and rough elephant skin textured crater wall. LROC NAC M119883761, image width is 800 m...
Published on 02 Mar 2011
Rima Calippus
Rima Calippus in northwest Mare Serenitatis, boulders on the larger branch are possibly outcrop waiting to be sampled. LROC NAC M102078117, image width is 1600 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].
Published on 01 Mar 2011