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Illustration of a deep crater on the surface of the moon
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Illustration of a deep crater on the surface of the moon
Illustration of a deep crater on the surface of the moon. Water from an encounter with an icy comet has collected in the perpetual shade of a deep crater on the surface of the moon, where the temperature is a constant - 380 F.
In 1998, the unmanned Lunar Prospector probe discovered evidence for water ice on the surface of the moon. Some scientists believe that as much as 10 to 300 million tons of ice may reside at the moons North and South poles. The source of the ice is thought to be from one or more comets that struck the moons surface four billion years ago. (It is thought that Earths water may have come from comets as well.) Unfortunately, the moons small size and lack of an atmosphere caused it to lose nearly all of its accumulated water to space. Any water that does remain on the moon would likely be on the poles, hidden in craters and depressions shaded from the Sun
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This illustration showcases a deep crater on the moon's surface, revealing an extraordinary phenomenon. In the perpetual shade of this crater, water from an encounter with an icy comet has gathered, defying the harsh lunar conditions. The temperature in this secluded pocket remains at a constant -380°F (-229°C), providing a chilling testament to the moon's extreme environment. In 1998, the unmanned Lunar Prospector probe made a groundbreaking discovery – evidence of water ice on the moon's surface. Scientists speculate that between 10 to 300 million tons of ice could be hidden at its North and South poles. This frozen treasure is believed to have originated from comets that collided with the moon four billion years ago, potentially sharing a similar origin story as Earth's water. Sadly, due to its small size and lack of atmosphere, most of the accumulated lunar water was lost into space over time. Any remaining traces are likely nestled within craters and depressions shielded from sunlight – primarily concentrated near the poles. Walter Myers' digitally generated artwork transports us into this otherworldly vista where science fiction meets scientific possibility. It invites us to contemplate our cosmic origins while marveling at nature's resilience even in seemingly inhospitable environments. As we gaze upon this rugged moonscape adorned with shadowy craters and rocky formations, we are reminded of humanity's unending curiosity about what lies beyond our own planet Earth.
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