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…
Although Apollo 11 was the first mission to put humans on the Moon, it was not the first spacecraft to land.
Transcript -- Although Apollo 11 was the first mission to put humans on the Moon, it was not the first spacecraft to land.
A moon is a natural satellite that orbits another, always larger, Solar System body.
What’s the most likely origin of the Moon? There are three classic explanations but all are flawed in some way.
Transcript -- What’s the most likely origin of the Moon? There are three classic explanations but all are flawed in some way.
Dave Vaniman reflects on his experience of seeing rocks brought back from the Moon.
Transcript -- Dave Vaniman reflects on his experience of seeing rocks brought back from the Moon.
Larry Taylor reflects on types of rocks on the Moon and the contrast between the lunar highlands and the maria.
Transcript -- Larry Taylor reflects on types of rocks on the Moon and the contrast between the lunar highlands and the maria.
The Open University’s Simon Kelley explains how to use the virtual microscope.
Transcript -- The Open University’s Simon Kelley explains how to use the virtual microscope.