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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An AI approach to lunar phase detection: enhancing the identification of the new crescent with astronomical data integration [PDF]
Frontiers in Artificial IntelligenceIntroductionThe observation of the lunar crescent is significant in astronomy, cultural traditions, and religious lunar calendar determinations. However, earth-based imaging that captures all lunar phases, particularly the new crescent across multiple ...
Murad Al-Rajab +3 more
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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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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.
W. McLaughlin
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Lunar Orbit Design of a Satellite Swarm for Radio Astronomy
2020 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2020 Employing a satellite swarm for radio astronomy has been continuously addressed in the Orbiting Low Frequency ARray (OLFAR) project. A 100 km diameter of aperture array constructed by distributed satellites will be able to provide sky maps of better than
Sung-Hoon Mok +3 more
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Evolution of Lunar Orbit under Climate Dynamics since the Last Glacial Cycle
The Astrophysical JournalUnderstanding the long-term evolution of lunar orbit is an essential task in astronomy and astrophysics because lunar and planetary ephemerides are indispensable in many important applications, such as spacecraft navigation and reference frame ...
M. Kiani Shahvandi
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From smartphones to stargazing: the impact of mobile-enhanced learning on astronomy education
Science Education QuarterlyThis study investigates the impact of mobile-enhanced learning on astronomy education in secondary schools. Despite students' inherent fascination with space, traditional astronomy curricula often fail to engage learners effectively. We employed a mixed-
Svitlana L. Malchenko
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A New Method for Ground-Based Optical Polarization Observation of the Moon [PDF]
SensorsAs a natural satellite of the Earth, the moon is a prime target for planetary remote sensing exploration. However, lunar polarization studies are not popular in the planetary science community.
Weinan Wang +6 more
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Increased and varied radiation during the Sun’s encounters with cold clouds in the last 10 million years [PDF]
Scientific ReportsRecent research raises the possibility that 2–3 and 6–7 million years ago, the Sun encountered massive clouds that shrank the heliosphere —the solar cocoon protecting our solar system— exposing Earth to its interstellar environment, in agreement with ...
Merav Opher +9 more
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