Tiny craters, big impact: The moon's surface may be more dynamic than once thought

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 21:01 in Astronomy & Space

If every scar has a story, the moon has quite the tale to tell. Scientists using cameras onboard NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter have found 222 new craters - and discovered striking blast patterns caused by the shrapnel flung out from such violent impacts. The findings, described in the journal...

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