Unified geologic map of the Moon.

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Geological Survey (U.S.) (Cartographer)
Other Authors:	Hare, Trent M. (Videographer)
Format:	Government Document Map Video
Language:	English
Published:	[Reston, Va.] : USGS, [2020]
Subjects:	Lunar geology > Maps. Lunar geology. Lunar surface. Moon > Maps. Moon > Surface > Maps. Moon. Video recordings. Maps. Globes.
Online Access:	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo136708

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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.
Item Description:	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. GPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 1 min.) : color