Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Aristarchus Crater -- incredible zoom capability


Aristarchus Crater, from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
http://wms.lroc.asu.edu/lroc_browse/view/M175569775


I just found this site, where you can zoom in to boulder resolution  on the surface of the Moon.  It's almost like being there!  Currently on page 6 is a view of the Apollo 17 landing site, entitled "Skimming the Moon".
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera - Browse Gallery



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