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LUNAR SUBSOIL [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Moon (Astronomy)
CONT

According to Dr. Buratti, a "fresh" lunar crater has a bluish tinge to its surface, indicating that the lunar subsoil has been exposed and hasn't yet been affected by a process called "space weathering," which reddens the soil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lune (Astronomie)
CONT

On pense donc aux réserves de glace et d'hydrogène qu'abrite vraisemblablement le sous-sol lunaire et les planchers de certains cratères.

Spanish

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