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Geology and deposits of the lunar Nectaris basinThe geology and composition of Nectaris basin deposits have been investigated in order to provide information on the lunar basin-forming process and the regional geologic setting of the Apollo 16 landing site. Several outcrops of nearly pure anorthosite were noted in locations such as the walls of Kant crater, an inner ring of the basin, and the crater Bohnenberger F. The results suggest that the impact can be modeled as a proportional-growth crater, and that the Nectaris excavation cavity was about 470 km in diameter and as deep as 55 km.
Document ID
19890049119
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spudis, P. D.
(USGS Flagstaff, AZ, United States)
Hawke, B. R.
(Geological Survey Flagstaff, AZ, United States)
Lucey, P. G.
(Hawaii, University Honolulu, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: March 14, 1988
End Date: March 18, 1988
Accession Number
89A36490
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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