Northern Hemisphere Moon Phases: A Visual Journey Through 2020
In this captivating 4K presentation, the Moon's phases and libration are showcased at hourly intervals across the entirety of 2020, observed from the vantage point of the Northern Hemisphere. Every frame corresponds to a single hour. Furthermore, this visualization offers an accurate depiction of the Moon's orbital position, along with the locations of the sub-Earth and subsolar points, all presented in true scale. Notably, craters situated near the terminator are identified, and the visualization also highlights Apollo landing sites, maria, and various albedo features illuminated by sunlight.
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Southern Hemisphere Lunar Phases: A Visual Odyssey Through 2020
Displayed in stunning 4K quality, this visualization unveils the Moon's phases and libration, meticulously documented at hourly intervals over the course of 2020. The perspective is rooted in the Southern Hemisphere. Every frame encapsulates the essence of a single hour. In addition to this, the visualization provides insights into the Moon's orbital alignment, as well as the precise locations of the sub-Earth and subsolar points, all painstakingly represented in their true scale. To enhance clarity, craters adjacent to the terminator are appropriately labeled. Furthermore, the visualization highlights significant sites such as Apollo landing sites, maria, and other distinctive albedo features illuminated by sunlight.
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Lunar Phases Unveiled: 2021 Journey Through the Northern Hemisphere
This 4K visualization shows the Moon's phase and libration at hourly intervals throughout 2021, as viewed from the Northern Hemisphere. Each frame represents one hour. In addition, this visualization shows the Moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, and distance from the Earth at true scale. Craters near the terminator are labeled, as are Apollo landing sites, maria, and other albedo features in sunlight
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Journey to Psyche: Mapping the Enigmatic Metal World
Through this artist's rendition, we embark on a visual exploration of a unique celestial entity known as Psyche – a metallic world residing within the asteroid belt that offers a fascinating glimpse into the fundamental elements of planetary formation. Set to take flight in 2023, the NASA Psyche mission is set to rendezvous with the asteroid Psyche, positioned between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, in 2026. The spacecraft, aptly named Psyche, will dedicate 21 months to circling the asteroid, meticulously charting its topography and investigating its inherent characteristics.
At the helm of this remarkable venture is Principal Investigator Lindy Elkins-Tanton, affiliated with Arizona State University. Overseeing various critical aspects of the mission, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory shoulders the responsibility for overall management, system engineering, integration and testing, as well as mission operations. Contributing to the mission's technological prowess, Maxar Technologies is furnishing a high-powered solar electric propulsion spacecraft chassis.
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Aqua in the Cosmos: Unraveling the Mysteries of Moving Water in Space
Water exhibits unique behavior in the space environment, where factors like surface tension and capillary action can be leveraged to enhance the efficiency of fluid movement. What may appear as an enjoyable phenomenon holds the potential to enhance fluid transportation systems in microgravity situations, such as optimizing fuel movement within space travel's fuel tanks.
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