Lunar science is currently undergoing a renaissance as our understanding of our Moon continues to evolve given new data from multiple lunar mission and new analyses. This talk will overview NASA's recent and future lunar missions to explain the scientific questions addressed by missions such as the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS), Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (Grail), Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon's Interaction with the Sun (ARTEMIS), and the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE). The talk will also overview opportunities for participatory exploration whereby professional and amateur astronomers are encouraged to participate in lunar exploration in conjunction with NASA.


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    Title :

    Advances in Lunar Science and Observational Opportunities


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society Annual Meeting ; 2012 ; Clark Mills, NY, United States


    Publication date :

    2012-04-21


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English