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Which was formed first crater Tycho or mare Nubium?
Tycho was first before mare nubium
What does the term graff mean?
According to Wikipedia, the web definition of graff is: "a small lunar crater that lies along the southwestern limb of the Moon. It is located to the west of the Vallis Bouvard depression in the southern part of the ejecta blanket that surrounds the Mare Orientale impact basin."
Is mare another word for crater?
A lunar mare is Latin for sea. The dark and relatively featureless lunar plains are called seas, because ancient observers thought they contained water. Hence why they are called "seas".
How did the Luna Mare form?
The Mare are flooded (by volcanic erupted basalt) impact craters. While the interior of the Moon was still hot an molten, asteroid or comets hit the moon and created impact craters. Lava from the Moon's interior then welled up to flood these craters, making the Mare (which means 'seas').
What is the difference between mare and a rille?
In the geography of the moon, a mare is a large depression (think sea) and a rille is a groove in the surface (think canal or channel)
Is a mare like a crater?
No, not at all.
Which was formed first crater Tycho or mare Nubium?
Tycho was first before mare nubium
Which sea is the Thomson crater in on the moon?
Mare Ingenii, the Sea of Cleverness.
How does a mare differ from a crater?
A mare is a smooth, dark area on the surface of the moon. A crater is a huge hole caused by a meteor or meteorite. Hope that satisfies you! If not come back soon and i'll have another answer.
What does the term graff mean?
According to Wikipedia, the web definition of graff is: "a small lunar crater that lies along the southwestern limb of the Moon. It is located to the west of the Vallis Bouvard depression in the southern part of the ejecta blanket that surrounds the Mare Orientale impact basin."
Is mare another word for crater?
A lunar mare is Latin for sea. The dark and relatively featureless lunar plains are called seas, because ancient observers thought they contained water. Hence why they are called "seas".
What relationship does a mare have with a foal?
The mare is the mother and the foal is the baby. Until the foal is self-sufficient, the mother will be quite protective and caring.
Where is the Sea of Showers?
Mare Imbrium, Latin for "Sea of Showers" or "Sea of Rains", is a vast lunar mare. It was created when lava flooded a giant crater that formed when a massive object hit the Moon.See realted link for more information.
How did the Luna Mare form?
The Mare are flooded (by volcanic erupted basalt) impact craters. While the interior of the Moon was still hot an molten, asteroid or comets hit the moon and created impact craters. Lava from the Moon's interior then welled up to flood these craters, making the Mare (which means 'seas').
What are two of the larger craters on the moon?
The largest crater on the moon is the Aitken Basin. It is 2500 km in diameter and 13km deep. It is located near the Lunar south pole and is not viable from Earth. It is thought to be one of the largest craters in the solar system.Hertzprung is the second largest crater on the moon. It is 591 km in diameter and it located on the dark side of the moon just beyond the west limb.Apollo Crater is the third largest crater on the moon. It is located near the south pole on the far side of the moon. it is 538 km in diameter but its depth is unknown.Korolov Crater is about 437 km in diameter and is located close to the lunar equator on the far side of the moon.Bailly crater is the largest crater visible from Earth. It is 303 km in diameter and 4.3 km deep. Located near the south west limb of the moon.Some craters have flooded with molton lava after the impact. They are now called mare or seas.Mare Ibrium at 1,123 km in diameter is the largest.Mare Tranquillitatis made famous by the Apollo 11 moon landing, is about 873km in diameter.Mare Nubium is about 715 km in diameter.Apollo 17 landed near Mare Serenitatis. It is 707 km in diameter.Mare Orientale is about 327 km in diameter.
What is the difference between a fillie and a mare?
filly is a young female horse and mare is a female horse a filly can be a mare when she get older the difference is like a girl and a woman or a lady
Where is a horses teats?
Between the hind legs of a mare.
