Space / 2017-12-08
Peeking Into Lunar Pits
NASA's image library records Peeking Into Lunar Pits.
While the moon's surface is battered by millions of craters, it also has over 200 holes – steep-walled pits that in some cases might lead to caves that future astronauts could explore and use for shelter, according to new observations from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft. This is a spectacular high-Sun view of the Mare Tranquil
A CLOSER LOOK
While the moon's surface is battered by millions of craters, it also has over 200 holes – steep-walled pits that in some cases might lead to caves that future astronauts could explore and use for shelter, according to new observations from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft. This is a spectacular high-Sun view of the Mare Tranquillitatis pit crater revealing boulders on an otherwise smooth floor. This image from LRO's NAC is 400 meters (1,312 feet) wide, north is up. Read more here: 1.usa.gov/1ruEYXj Credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University
Explore NASA's original image record for credits and available downloads.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibraryPeeking Into Lunar PitsOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.