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Physics is Fun!

Physics is Fun!

A gradational distribution of boulders inside a crater. LROC image M176224625L, image width is 500 meters [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 04 Dec 2012

Impact melt outside Wiener F

Impact melt outside Wiener F

Fractures in impact melt. LROC NAC M141287909R, image is 470 meter across [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 26 Oct 2012

Bounce, Roll, and Stop

Bounce, Roll, and Stop

Boulders bounced and rolled down the interior wall of the crater Shuckburgh E leaving a diagnostic trail. LROC NAC M141885094R, image is 655 meters across [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 24 Oct 2012

Icarus

Icarus

A beautiful, young crater inside of the complex crater Icarus. LROC NAC M156367058L, image is 550 m across [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 23 Oct 2012

Top of the Landslide

Top of the Landslide

The northeast rim of the crater La Pérouse A. Image is 470 m across, NAC M152390311R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 20 Sep 2012

La Pérouse A Impact Melt

La Pérouse A Impact Melt

Solidified impact melt flows outside the crater La Pérouse A. NAC image M152390311R, image width 705 meters [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 19 Sep 2012

Lopsided La Pérouse A

Lopsided La Pérouse A

One side of the floor of La Pérouse A is covered by a landslide of highland material. NAC image M152390311L, image width 470 meters [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 18 Sep 2012

Boulder or Crater?

Boulder or Crater?

A roughly circular feature on the lunar surface. LROC NAC M175212953R, image is ~300 m across [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 10 Sep 2012

Komarov

Komarov

A fresh crater splashing ejecta across the edge of a fracture in Komarov crater. Image width is 2.5 km, NAC M191967463R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 17 Aug 2012

Louville D

Louville D

Fractured impact melt with a probable impact melt pit inside the crater Louville D. LROC NAC image M142604009R, image width 490 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 16 Aug 2012

Copernicus Seen Looking Straight Down

Copernicus Seen Looking Straight Down

Fractures and a collapse crater within impact melt rock on the floor of Copernicus crater. Image width is 1800 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 28 Jun 2012

Copernicus Central Peak

Copernicus Central Peak

Copernicus crater central peak casts a long shadow to the west over a crater floor that was flooded with impact melt that cooled and hardened to form this spectacular landscape. LROC NAC M193025138LR, image width is 1350 m...

Published on 27 Jun 2012

Hyginus Crater and Pyroclastics

Hyginus Crater and Pyroclastics

A 145 m crater on the rim of Hyginus Crater uncovers dark, most likely pyroclastic material. LROC NAC M155193272R, 504 m wide [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 14 Jun 2012

Rock slide in Rima Hyginus

Rock slide in Rima Hyginus

A rock slide in the northern wall of Rima Hyginus. LROC NAC image M111545012R, 576 m wide [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 13 Jun 2012

Inside Hyginus Crater

Inside Hyginus Crater

Collapse features within Hyginus Crater. LROC NAC image M104476560L, 1240 m wide [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 12 Jun 2012

Boulder on the Edge

Boulder on the Edge

A boulder on the edge of a crater rim, partially covered with a veneer of impact melt. LROC NAC M169738975L, image width is 600 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 10 May 2012

Impact Melt Fingers

Impact Melt Fingers

Impact melt from an unnamed lunar crater forms ghostly fingers stretching across the Moon's surface. LROC NAC frame M126091916L, image width is 560 m [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 08 May 2012

Impact Melt Pit

Impact Melt Pit

A melt pit inside an unnamed crater. Image width is 480 m, NAC frame M176082220L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 02 Mar 2012

Sunset Boulder

Sunset Boulder

A tall boulder on the floor of a crater catches a few last rays of light at sunset. Image width is 620 m, NAC frame M134442210R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 01 Mar 2012

Dense Fractures

Dense Fractures

Fractures at the edge of an impact melt pool within the crater Larmor Q. Image width is 540 m, NAC frame M151726155R [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].

Published on 29 Feb 2012