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X-ray astronomy from the lunar surface. [PDF]
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci, 2023 Motivated by efforts to return humanity to the Moon, three cases are reviewed for X-ray astronomy from the lunar surface: (i) facilitation of ambitious engineering designs including high-throughput telescopes, long focal length optics and X-ray ...
Gandhi P.
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The lunar dust environment: concerns for Moon-based astronomy. [PDF]
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng SciThe Moon has no atmosphere, hence, it offers a unique opportunity to place telescopes on its surface for astronomical observations. It is phase-locked with Earth, and its far side remains free from ground-based interference, enabling the optimal use of ...
Horányi M, Szalay JR, Wang X.
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History of Astronomy in Australia: Big-Impact Astronomy from World War II until the Lunar Landing (1945–1969) [PDF]
Galaxies, 2021 Radio astronomy commenced in earnest after World War II, with Australia keenly engaged through the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. At this juncture, Australia’s Commonwealth Solar Observatory expanded its portfolio from primarily studying
Alister W. Graham +4 more
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Eclipse Prediction and the Length of the Lunar Month in Mayan Astronomy
Cosmovisiones / CosmovisõesOne of the most remarkable achievements of Mayan calendrical astronomy was the in- vention of a lunar theory that combined a fixed lunar calendar with eclipse predictions. Eclipse predictions are shown in the Dresden Codex on pages 51-58.
Stanisław Iwaniszewski
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The Role of Lunar Astronomy in the Exploration and Development of the Moon [PDF]
Highlights of Astronomy, 1998 AbstractLunar astronomical facilities can be robotically emplaced or form an adjunct to a human base. Connected facilities are a means to increase science-per-dollar. Near-Earth and Centaur asteroids may also serve as venues for astronomy.
William I. McLaughlin
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On Two New Theorems in Lunar Astronomy [PDF]
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical SocietyChallis
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Al Ihkam: Jurnal Hukum & Pranata Sosial, 2022 Formulating the fixed methodology for determining the beginning of Ramadan month and Islamic Feast in Indonesia is still ongoing. This article attempts to offer an integration between sharia and scientific views through 1) the concept of shahadah ...
Muh. Arif Royyanı +4 more
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Astronomy Education Journal, 2023 Several school curricula urge K-12 teachers to engage their students in scientific inquiry activities that not only promote students’ learning in science, but also foster students’ understanding of science methodology.
Pierre Chastenay
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International Astronomical Union Colloquium, 1990 AbstractThe Moon offers for astronomy a truly impressive array of advantages, many of which are briefly reviewed in this paper. These advantages include especially the vast inertial platform and the expected availability of human and robotic “hands-on” installation, maintenance, and modification.
H. J. Smith
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Astronomy from a Lunar Base [PDF]
Symposium - International Astronomical Union, 1995 The Moon is generally considered to be an ideal site for astronomy, offering excellent observing conditions and access to the entire electromagnetic and particle spectrum. A wide range of astronomical observations can be carried out from the Moon, but, as concluded in a recent ESA study (Mission to the Moon 1992), only a restricted number could be ...
S. Volonté
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