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Unified geologic map of the Moon.

Title
Unified geologic map of the Moon.
Author
Geological Survey (U.S.), cartographer.
Publication
[Reston, Va.] : USGS, [2020]

Available Online

https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo136708

Details

Additional Authors
Hare, Trent M.
Description
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 1 min.) : color
Summary
This animation shows a rotating globe of the new Unified Geologic Map of the Moon with shaded topography from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA). This geologic map is a synthesis of six Apollo-era regional geologic maps, updated based on data from recent satellite missions. It will serve as a reference for lunar science and future human missions to the Moon.
Subject
  • Lunar geology > Maps
  • Lunar geology
  • Lunar surface
  • Moon > Maps
  • Moon > Surface > Maps
  • Moon
Genre/Form
  • Video recordings.
  • Maps.
  • Globes.
Note
  • Relief shown by shading.
  • "Videographer: Trent Hare, cartographer, USGS Astrology Science Center."
  • "Data taken Friday April 3, 2020."
  • "Location taken: AZ, US."
  • Running time: 00:01:09.
Source of Description (note)
  • Description based on online resource; title from HTML title page (USGS, viewed April 29, 2020).
Call Number
GPO Internet I 19.79:M 77
OCLC
marcive1152525157
Author
Geological Survey (U.S.), cartographer.
Title
Unified geologic map of the Moon.
Publisher
[Reston, Va.] : USGS, [2020]
Cartographic Data
Scale not given.
Type of Content
cartographic image
three-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
computer
video
Type of Carrier
online resource
Connect to:
https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo136708
Added Author
Hare, Trent M., videographer.
Gpo Item No.
0619-G-01 (online)
Sudoc No.
I 19.79:M 77
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