The crater portrayed in this mosaic might be one of the Artemis III mission's landing locations in 2025.
While the LROC excels at capturing intricate images of the lunar surface, it has constraints when capturing areas on the Moon that remain in perpetual darkness, referred to as permanently shadowed regions., this camera is "200 times more light-sensitive" than LROC, allowing it to catch geographical features in extremely low-light circumstances.
“With each camera optimized for specific lighting conditions near the lunar poles, analysts can combine images from both instruments to create a comprehensive visual map of the terrain and geologic features of both the brightest and darkest parts of the Moon,” NASA added. The mosaic exhibits these permanently shadowed areas and the crater’s sunlit portions, like the rim and slopes. ShadowCam captured the dark areas, while LROC snapped the illuminated regions of this crater.South pole exploration key to future space missions
The region is also a focal point for other lunar research, including insights into the Moon's history and the solar system's formation.
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