Some observations on the geology of the Apollo 15 landing site
Abstract
High resolution (panoramic) and high geometric fidelity (metric) photos were taken from orbit of the lunar landing sites. Gamma ray and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopic measurement were taken to determine regional chemical composition of the Moon. Distinctive features of the Apennine Bench Formation are described. The structurally controlled topography of the Apennine Bench Formation is suggested of a lava channel or collapsed lava tube.
- Publication:
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Geology of the Apollo 15 Landing Site
- Pub Date:
- 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985ga15.conf...60S
- Keywords:
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- Apollo 15 Flight;
- Basalt;
- Geology;
- Lunar Landing Sites;
- Maria;
- Breccia;
- Regolith;
- Spectroscopy;
- Stratigraphy;
- Topography;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration