NASA | New Craters on the Moon

NASA | New Craters on the Moon

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Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and its mission to collect data about the moon. It highlights the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC), which consists of three cameras used for high-resolution imaging and mapping. The video explains the process of identifying new impact craters on the moon by comparing before and after images, using algorithms to automate detection. It also covers the discovery of secondary craters and the challenges in confirming their existence.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What significant discovery was made regarding secondary craters?

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Explain the process used to take pictures of the predicted crater locations.

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