Water on the Moon (2009 Sept 28)

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Water on the Moon (2009 Sept 28)

Post by bystander » Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:27 pm

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap090928.html

Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) Images: Signatures of Water
Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) News:

Although the only real accumulation of water is at the poles, it is interesting how the Moon makes its own water every day, interacting with the solar wind. I wonder if this is the source of the polar accumulations.
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Re: Water on the Moon (2009 Sept 28)

Post by orin stepanek » Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:27 pm

Can't get your feet wet here; or make mud pies even. :wink:

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