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Outline of the Moon

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Overview of and topical guide to the Moon

The followingoutline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the Moon:

MoonEarth's onlypermanentnatural satellite. It is one ofthe largest natural satellites in theSolar System, and the largest among planetary satellites relative to the size of the planet that it orbits (itsprimary). It is the second-densest satellite among those whose densities are known (afterJupiter's satelliteIo).

What type of thing is the Moon?

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The Moon can be described as all of the following:

  • Natural satellite – celestial body that orbits another celestial body of greater mass (e.g. a planet, star, or dwarf planet), called itsprimary.[1][2] For example, the Moon is a natural satellite of Earth, and Earth is a natural satellite of the Sun.

Characteristics of the Moon

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Selenography of the Moon

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Selenography – study of the surface and physical features of the Moon. Historically, the principal concern of selenographists was the mapping and naming of the lunar maria, craters, mountain ranges, and other various features. This task was largely finished when high resolution images of the near and far sides of the Moon were obtained by orbiting spacecraft during the early space era. Nevertheless, some regions of the Moon remain poorly imaged (especially near the poles) and the exact locations of many features (like crater depths) are uncertain by several kilometers.

Geographical features on the Moon

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Features on the Moon

Appearance and motion of the Moon

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History

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Exploration of the Moon

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Flyby and direct lunar missions

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Proposed lunar missions

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See also

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References

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  1. ^"Satellite".www.merriam-webster.com. Merriam Webster. Retrieved16 November 2015.
  2. ^Stillman, Dan (16 June 2015)."What Is a Satellite?".www.nasa.gov. NASA. Retrieved16 November 2015.

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