JOURNAL ARTICLE

Take a Tour of Crisium: Subtle clues reveal the story of this quasi-circular lunar mare.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2024, v. 148, n. 4. P. 52 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wood, Charles A. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article from Sky & Telescope provides a tour of Mare Crisium, a quasi-circular lunar mare on the Moon. The article highlights the various features of Mare Crisium, including the mare ridges known as Dorsa Tetyaev and Dorsa Harker, as well as the craters Picard and Peirce. The article also discusses the age of the lavas in Mare Crisium, with the oldest lavas being 3.5 billion years old. The article concludes by questioning the origin of Mare Crisium and its irregular tail zone. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2024/10, Vol. 148, Issue 4, p52
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:178346855
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