Telescopic Astronomy: Exploring the Moon

Topic 9: Exploring the Moon
Specification
Point Necessary Understanding

9.1 Understand the Moon’s Major Interval Divisions

9.2 Understand the Major Difference in the Moon’s Near and Far Side

9.3 Understand how Information of the Moon’s Far Side is Collected

9.4 Understand Escape Velocity

9.5 Understand Theories of the Moon’s Origin

, 9.1 Understand the Moon’s Major Internal Divisions compared to Earth




The Moon, like the Earth, is a
differentiated body.


As all differentiated bodies,
each major internal division
has distinct material
properties.
The Anorthositic Crust is
composed of igneous rock
common to the Moon and
Earth.




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