Science
How Do You Solve a Moon Mystery? Fire a Laser at It – The New York Times
Researchers have used reflective prisms left on the moon’s surface for decades, but had increasingly seen problems with their effectiveness.
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter provides a pristine target, said Erwan Mazarico, a planetary scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center who, along with his colleagues, tested the hypothesis that lunar dust might be affecting the moons retroreflectors.
But its also a moving target. The orbiter skims over the moons surface at 3,600 m.p.h. Its hard enough to hit a stationary target, said Dr. Murphy, who leads the Apache Point Observatory Lunar Laser-ranging Operation, or APOLLO, a project that…
-
Noosa News21 hours agoReubhan Ralph identified as man behind terrifying childcare centre incident in Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast
-
General20 hours agoPolice say new leads being pursued after baby’s body found in Alexander Heights stormwater drain
-
General23 hours agoMan dies at shopping centre car park at Charlestown following reports of assault
-
Noosa News22 hours agoSchoolgirls hit by fishtailing car in terrifying crash in Bellbird Park, Ipswich