Later evolution of the Moon
This video shows the later stages of the Moon's evolution.
After some heavier strikes, resulting in the larger 'Maria' that are visible with the naked eye from Earth, a continued onslaught of smaller asteroids pockmarks the surface of the satellite, adding some detail to its already heavily scarred face.
Credit:Theofanis Matsopoulos/ESO/NASA SVS
About the Video
Id: | moon_evolution_p2 |
Release date: | 15 July 2015, 12:22 |
Duration: | 50 s |
Frame rate: | 30 fps |
About the Object
Name: | Moon |
Category: | Solar System |