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China generates the world’s ‘most detailed’ map of the Moon

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China has released the “most detailed” geologic map of the moon to date, which is expected to aid scientific research, exploration, and landing site selection on the Earth’s only natural satellite.

The high-resolution topographic map was created by Chinese scientists from various research institutes and universities using data from China’s lunar exploration Chang’e project as well as other data and research findings from international organisations, according to the state-run China Global Television Network (CGTN) on Wednesday.

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According to the report, the new comprehensive geologic map of the moon is to a scale of 1:2,500,000 and is the “most detailed to date.”

The map includes 12,341 impact craters, 81 impact basins, 17 rock types, and 14 structure types, providing a wealth of information about the moon’s geology and evolution.

It is expected to make a significant contribution to lunar scientific research, exploration, and landing site selection.

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