Primitive Farside Highland Materials Detected by Mg Number
Abstract
We utilize a new algorithm that derives Mg# from spectral reflectance data to derive a global map of Mg#. The derived Mg# distribution of the lunar highlands clearly indicates its dichotomic distribution, with a higher Mg# in the farside highlands than in the nearside.
- Publication:
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43rd Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012LPI....43.1977O