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Lunar observatoriesIssues related to the establishment of lunar observatories are briefly addressed. The advantages of placing an observatory in a crater at one of the poles, where permanent darkness exists, are pointed out, and the methods required to emplace and operate such an observatory are considered. Planning for the installation of the first set of observatory instruments is discussed.
Document ID
19890066203
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Burke, J. D.
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Spaceflight
Volume: 31
ISSN: 0038-6340
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Report/Patent Number
ISSN: 0038-6340
Accession Number
89A53574
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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