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The lunar nearside (left) is a contrast between dark (craters) and light (mountains) surfaces that has been fancied as the Man in the Moon. Lunar terrain types are still designated by their 17th century name maria and terra (brighter features also known as uplands or highlands; right). Images by NASA.

Why do We See the Man in the Moon?

12.03.2012
Astrophysics, Planetary Science
Is there a reason why this particular half of the Moon locked with Earth, or was it pure coincidence that it didn’t “turn its back” on us?
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The Universe, Step by Step

01.11.2003
Space & Physics, Planetary Science, Mathematics
Working out a small problem can help us understand the laws and properties of the universe

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