Moon Solar System Observing Amateur Astronomy

Designed for a low polar orbit investigation, including mapping of surface composition and possible polar ice deposits, measurements of magnetic and gravity fields, and study of outgassing events.

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• NOVA Online: To the Moon - Companion to two-hour NOVA special originally broadcast on solar system observing moon July 13, 1999 which chronicles the untold science solar system observing moon and engineering story of getting there.
• The Lunar Observer - Back issues of the monthly newsletter of the Lunar Section moon of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. For years moon 2004, 2005, and 2006.
• Inconstant Moon - A new tour each night, with maps, photos, explanations, animations, selected links and music.
• Lunar Prospector - Designed for a low polar orbit investigation, including mapping of surface composition and possible polar ice deposits, measurements of magnetic and gravity fields, and study of outgassing events.
• The Moon - General information providing a summary of geological and solar system observing moon physical properties.
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Moon - A guide to telescopic observations.
• Lunar Exploration - Includes an exploration timeline with past and future missions, and moon data.
• Data Services - Applications page with moon rise/moon set, lunar eclipse, moon and lunar amateur positions and phase data.
• Rick Evans' Amateur Lunar Photoclinometry, Spectroscopy, and Astrophotography - Lunar topographic and geologic studies using advanced techniques.

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