Constant illumination at the lunar north pole

D. Ben J. Bussey (), Kirsten E. Fristad, Paul M. Schenk, Mark S. Robinson and Paul D. Spudis
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D. Ben J. Bussey: Planetary Exploration Group, The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Kirsten E. Fristad: Macalester College
Paul M. Schenk: Lunar and Planetary Institute
Mark S. Robinson: Center for Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University
Paul D. Spudis: Planetary Exploration Group, The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Nature, 2005, vol. 434, issue 7035, 842-842

Abstract: Moon lighting Thinking of a property on the Moon? The northern rim of Peary crater could be the place to be. An illumination map of the Moon's north pole, based on images obtained by the Clementine spacecraft, reveals areas around the Peary crater that are in permanent sunlight. These are prime locations for lunar outposts: as well as abundant solar energy, temperatures are relatively benign, and nearby regions in permanent shadow may, conveniently, contain water ice.

Date: 2005
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