[FPSPACE] Japanese Moon Mission Returns Detailed Maps of the Lunar Surface

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Japanese Moon Mission Returns Detailed Maps of the Lunar Surface

Written by Ian O'Neill

The Japanese SELENE lunar orbiter has returned some of the most detailed 
maps of the Moon to date. The new collection of high-definition maps 
includes topological data and mineral location. Critically, the locations of 
uranium, thorium and potassium have been mapped, essential for mission 
planners when considering the future of manned settlements on the Moon. 
Seeing the lunar relief mapped to such fine detail makes for an impressive 
sight. So far six million data points have been collected and there's more 
to come…

Full article here:

http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/13/japanese-moon-mission-returns-detailed-maps-of-the-lunar-surface/