The Origin of the Moon’s Thin Atmosphere Might Be Tiny Impacts
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Minuscule meteoroids slamming into the lunar surface could be kicking up most of the atoms that make up the lunar exosphere.
Source: Eos
DOI: 10.1029/2024eo240414
Author: Jonathan O’Callaghan
Language: English
Topic: Astro and Planetary Science
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402578360