Exploring our Moon - for iPod/iPhone

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How was the Moon created? What is the moon made off? Decades after human’s first landed on the Moon, we still lots of questions about the Earth’s only natural satellite. Through the rocks brought back from various missions to the Moon we’ve been given a fascinating insight not only into the moons co…

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    • May 1, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    Going to the Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2014 4:25


    Although Apollo 11 was the first mission to put humans on the Moon, it was not the first spacecraft to land.

    Transcript -- Going to the Moon

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    Transcript -- Although Apollo 11 was the first mission to put humans on the Moon, it was not the first spacecraft to land.

    The Moons orbit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2014 0:38


    A moon is a natural satellite that orbits another, always larger, Solar System body.

    The Moon’s origin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2014 3:48


    What’s the most likely origin of the Moon? There are three classic explanations but all are flawed in some way.

    Transcript -- The Moon’s origin

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    Transcript -- What’s the most likely origin of the Moon? There are three classic explanations but all are flawed in some way.

    What we've learned about the Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2014 4:05


    Dave Vaniman reflects on his experience of seeing rocks brought back from the Moon.

    Transcript -- What we've learned about the Moon

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    Transcript -- Dave Vaniman reflects on his experience of seeing rocks brought back from the Moon.

    Moon rocks: a scientist's view

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2014 3:21


    Larry Taylor reflects on types of rocks on the Moon and the contrast between the lunar highlands and the maria.

    Transcript -- Moon rocks: a scientist's view

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    Transcript -- Larry Taylor reflects on types of rocks on the Moon and the contrast between the lunar highlands and the maria.

    Moon rocks under the microscope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2014 4:34


    The Open University’s Simon Kelley explains how to use the virtual microscope.

    Transcript -- Moon rocks under the microscope

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    Transcript -- The Open University’s Simon Kelley explains how to use the virtual microscope.

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