Chandrayaan-1 uncovers evidence of ancient Australe Basin on the Moon
- Data from Chandrayaan-1 indicates the presence of an ancient impact basin in the Mare Australe region of the Moon.
- According to mineralogical analysis, orthopyroxene distribution outlines the boundary of the obliterated Australe Basin.
- The findings suggest a dual-impact scenario, indicating the existence of two basins in the southern region of the Moon.
- This discovery contributes to understanding the Moon's early impact history & enhances knowledge of its geological.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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