The most accurate geologic atlas of the Moon has been unveiled
By ForGeeks A Chinese research team has unveiled a highly accurate geologic map of the moon that they have been working on for 10 years. The map is at a scale of 1:2,500,000 and is based on data from the Chang’e Project’s scientific research.
The authors of the lunar atlas have mapped all the key surface features, including craters, rocks and minerals found on Earth’s satellite. The map also shows the satellite’s geologic activity.
According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), existing geologic maps of the Moon are not entirely accurate. The data obtained by U.S. astronauts in the Apollo program do not reflect the latest findings of space agencies in recent decades. Such maps do not meet the needs of scientific researchers for up-to-date information about the satellite.
Such maps do not meet the needs of scientific researchers for up-to-date information about the satellite.
The new lunar atlas includes 12,341 impact craters and 81 impact basins on the Moon’s surface. Seventeen rock types, 14 types of tectonics, and probe landing sites are mapped. The maps are currently integrated into a digital cloud platform. CAS staff plan to expand the geologic map and make it even more accurate in the future.
