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Extensive list of probable and suspected [[domes|domes]] identified on [[Lunar%20Orbiter|Lunar Orbiter]] and [[Apollo%20program|Apollo]] photos.<br /> <br /> | Extensive list of probable and suspected [[domes|domes]] identified on [[Lunar%20Orbiter|Lunar Orbiter]] and [[Apollo%20program|Apollo]] photos.<br /> <br /> | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
| − | * Lunar surface features tend to become invisible when the [[sun%20angle|sun angle]] exceeds the surface slopes. As a result, despite their excellent spatial resolution, only relatively steep-walled domes are likely to be detectable in most satellite photos (taken with moderately high sun). <span class="membersnap">- | + | * Lunar surface features tend to become invisible when the [[sun%20angle|sun angle]] exceeds the surface slopes. As a result, despite their excellent spatial resolution, only relatively steep-walled domes are likely to be detectable in most satellite photos (taken with moderately high sun). <span class="membersnap">- JimMosher</span> |
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==LPOD Articles== | ==LPOD Articles== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:16, 16 April 2018
Contents
Head and Gifford: Lunar mare domes - Classification and modes of origin
(glossary entry)
Description
Extensive list of probable and suspected domes identified on Lunar Orbiter and Apollo photos.
Additional Information
- Lunar surface features tend to become invisible when the sun angle exceeds the surface slopes. As a result, despite their excellent spatial resolution, only relatively steep-walled domes are likely to be detectable in most satellite photos (taken with moderately high sun). - JimMosher
LPOD Articles
Bibliography
- Head, J. W.; Gifford, A. 1980. Lunar mare domes - Classification and modes of origin. Moon and the Planets, vol. 22, pp. 235-258.
