The first comprehensive set of maps revealing the slopes and roughness of the moon's surface has been put together. These are based on data from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter on NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Updated - August 23, 2016 12:10 am IST
Published - May 18, 2011 11:23 pm IST
The first comprehensive set of maps revealing the slopes and roughness of the moon's surface has been put together. These are based on data from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter on NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
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