LRO
Lunar Farside Gets Highest Resolution Look Yet from LRO
[/caption] The first time humans were able to catch a glimpse of the far side of the Moon was back…
The Moon Just Got Bigger
[/caption] Take a gander at this brand new image of the Moon from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which is one…
The Moon Loves You
[/caption] Happy Valentines Day from everyone here at Universe Today, and the Moon, too. In 3-D, no less. Thanks to…
Interior of Subsurface Cave Imaged on the Moon
[/caption] Follow-up observations of a potential ‘skylight’ in a lava tube on the Moon has revealed a cavernous lunar pit…
Brand New Look at Apollo 14 Landing Site
[/caption] 40 years ago this week, the Apollo 14 crew landed on the Moon. Here's the latest look at their…
Challenger Astronauts Memorialized on the Moon
[/caption] Shortly after the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986, seven craters on the eastern rim of the…
Sideways Glance for LRO Provides Spectacular View of Aitken Crater
[/caption] When people look out of the corner of their eyes, they often don't see things very clearly. But that's…
An Unusual Look at the Moon’s South Pole
[/caption] No, this is not a wheel of moldy Swiss Cheese. It’s an illumination map of the South Pole of…
The Moon in Stunning Wide Angle
[/caption] Here’s a look at the Moon in a way we’ve never quite seen it before: a close up, but…
LRO Takes Closer Look at Moon Caves
As promised, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is taking more detailed looks at the lunar pits, or lava tubes that have…