Enigmatic Reiner Gamma Swirl

Reiner Gamma is one of the Moon’s most distinctive and mysterious features. This striking, tadpole-shaped swirl puzzles lunar scientists. Some think that its origin, as with other swirls, is somehow related to the shielding effects of localized magnetic field anomalies.

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  • Latitude: 7.39°
  • Longitude: 301°
  • Camera: NAC
  • Image Width: 50.0 km
  • Image(s): M1127569280LR
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