Our Startling First Glimpse of the Far Side of the Moon

The video explores the moon's constant face towards Earth due to tidal locking, revealing the far side's mysteries. The Luna 3 mission first captured images of the far side, showing stark geological differences from the near side. These differences include fewer lava plains and a thicker crust on the far side. Comparisons are made with other celestial bodies like Mars and Pluto. Theories suggest asteroid impacts shaped the moon's features, and future explorations aim to uncover more secrets.

Why does the moon always show the same face to Earth?

• Because it rotates at the same speed as Earth

• Due to its tidal locking with Earth

• Because it doesn't rotate at all

• Due to its elliptical orbit

What was the significance of the Luna 3 mission?

• It was the first mission to land on the moon

• It was the first manned mission to the moon

• It captured the first images of the moon's far side

• It discovered water on the moon

How did Luna 3 transmit images back to Earth?

• By returning the film to Earth

• Using digital photography

• Through a fax-like analog signal

• Via satellite transmission

What is a notable feature of the moon's far side?

• It is covered in ice

• It has a thicker crust and the South Pole Aitken crater

• It is completely flat

• It has more dark lava plains

What is one theory about the moon's uneven crust?

• An asteroid impact created the South Pole Aitken crater

• The moon's rotation caused it

• It was formed by water erosion

• It was caused by volcanic activity