NASA | LAMP: Peering into the Lunar Dark

The video discusses the Lyman Alpha Mapping Project (LAMP), an experiment designed to study the moon's surface using ultraviolet light. LAMP can analyze both the lunar night and day sides, detecting reflected starlight and specific hydrogen wavelengths. It employs a spectrograph to break down ultraviolet light, revealing the moon's composition. LAMP is a pioneering instrument, capable of observing in darkness due to the Lyman alpha glow, and aims to provide new insights into the moon's surface.

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