What are the flat areas on the moon?

What are the flat areas on the moon?

The moon’s surface also has dark, flat areas, which Galileo called Maria (mah ree uh), the Latin word for “seas.” Each one is a “mare” (mah ray).

What are the craters on the moon called?

Lunar craters are impact craters on Earth’s Moon. The Moon’s surface has many craters, all of which were formed by impacts. The International Astronomical Union currently recognizes 9,137 craters, of which 1,675 have been dated.

Where is the Shackleton crater on the moon?

SOUTH POLE
MOON’S SOUTH POLE Shackleton Crater, a potential site for the next manned lunar mission, is a medium-sized crater near the lunar South Pole. It also lies within the Moon’s largest crater, the South Pole-Aitken Basin.

Can you see the moon’s craters?

The impact craters on its surface are so large they can easily be seen with the naked eye from your own backyard.

What is the largest feature on the moon?

Maria are the largest topographic features on the Moon and can be seen from Earth with the unaided eye.

What are 4 surface features seen on the moon?

The moon’s surface is covered with dead volcanoes, impact craters, and lava flows, some visible to the unaided stargazer. Early scientists thought the dark stretches of the moon might be oceans, and so named such features mare, which is Latin for “seas” (maria when there are more than one).

What do craters look like on the Moon?

Simple craters like Moltke (which is 6.5 km in diameter and 1.3 km deep), have a smooth bowl-like shape with smooth walls. Most small craters less than about 15 km in diameter are simple craters. Complex craters like Tycho (which is 85 km in diameter and 4.5 km deep), have well defined crater rims and a central peak.

What is the deepest crater on the Moon?

the South Pole-Aitken basin
Stretching 1,550 miles (2,500 kilometers) wide and 8 miles (13 km) deep, the South Pole-Aitken basin, as the tremendous hole is known to Earthlings, is the oldest and deepest crater on the moon, and one of the largest craters in the entire solar system.

Can you see craters on the Moon with binoculars?

With binoculars, you’ll still see the entire Moon at once, but now it’ll have terrain. Smooth-looking patterns of gray and white resolve into craters and large mountain ridges. You’ll be able to tell where the Moon is relatively undisturbed and where it’s been pockmarked by impacts.

What are the trails in craters of the Moon?

The Craters of the Moon trail map (400 kb) includes all the trails in the park, including ones accessed from the main park road and in the designated wilderness on the Trench Mortar Flat trail. Here’s a Craters of the Moon topographic trail map (200 kb), showing the main backpacking route into the Craters of the Moon wilderness.

How big are the craters of the Moon?

Click the image to view a full size JPG (240 kb) or download the PDF (1.6 mb). This is the regional Craters of the Moon National Monument map, showing the rest of the park and the nearby towns and roads.

Where can I find free craters of the Moon maps?

If you’re looking for a Craters of the Moon map, you’ve come to the right place; currently I’ve collected 11 free Craters of the Moon National Monument maps to view and download. (PDF files and external links will open in a new window.) The maps here focus on trails, campgrounds, and the entire park.

Where are the craters of the Moon in Idaho?

Here’s a map of the regional campgrounds (120 kb) near Craters of the Moon, showing the ones in Sawtooth National Forest and along all other roads and highways in this part of Idaho. This is a highly detailed map of the Craters of the Moon region, showing all the roads and trails in the area.