Cosmic-Ray Detectors on the Moon
Abstract
The state of cosmic ray physics is reviewed. It is concluded that the nonexistent lunar magnetic field, the low lunar radiation background, and the lack of an atmosphere on the Moon provide an excellent environment for the study of high energy primary cosmic rays.
- Publication:
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Future Astronomical Observatories on the Moon
- Pub Date:
- March 1988
- Bibcode:
- 1988faom.work...55L
- Keywords:
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- MOON;
- ASTRONOMY;
- SCIENCE ASPECTS;
- SPACE;
- UTILIZATION;
- LUNAR BASE;
- COSMIC RAYS;
- PHYSICAL PROPERTIES;
- ATMOSPHERE;
- MAGNETIC FIELDS;
- GRAVITY EFFECTS;
- RADIATION;
- DIAGRAMS;
- EQUIPMENT;
- Space Exploration;
- Cosmic Rays;
- Gamma Ray Telescopes;
- Lunar Bases;
- Lunar Observatories;
- Radiation Detectors;
- High Energy Interactions;
- Lunar Atmosphere;
- Lunar Magnetic Fields;
- Particle Acceleration;
- Space Radiation