The selenographic positions of the observed lunar features are solved for, or estimated directly from, angular measurements made from the orbiting spacecraft (Apollo missions 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15) to the landmark, using least-squares techniques. It appears that the radius values derived from the Apollo landmark data provide some proof of the existence of a displacement between the center of figure and center of mass of the moon along the earth-moon line. In addition, all three components of the estimated crater locations should be useful toward establishing a selenodetic reference system for interpreting or reducing earth-based observation data.
Comments on the figure of the moon from Apollo landmark tracking.
01.09.1972
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