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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope finds spiraling stars, set to reveal secrets of early universe

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has found spiraling stars whose observations can help reveal secrets of the early universe.

Updated on: Sept 10 2022, 12:21 IST

NASA: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter makes astonishing discovery

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope finds spiraling stars. — 1/6 The lunar pits found by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter have mild temperatures, drastically different from the extreme conditions on the surface of the Moon. The temperatures in these caves are nearly 17 degree Celsius almost at all times. (NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University)

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope finds spiraling stars. — 2/6 NASA Moon recently tweeted, "Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter images of pits indicate that the Moon has caves. Could they become astronaut habitats? Scientists have discovered that parts of the pits are always about 63°F (17°C), differing from extreme temperatures at the Moon's surface". (NASA)

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope finds spiraling stars. — 3/6 The surface temperatures on the Moon can go from an extremely high 127 degrees Celsius and as low as -173 degrees Celsius. "The pits, and caves to which they may lead, would make thermally stable sites for lunar exploration compared to areas at the Moon's surface, which heat up to 260 F (about 127 C) during the day and cool to minus 280 F (about minus 173 C) at night,” NASA Moon tweeted further. (NASA)

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope finds spiraling stars. — 4/6 First discovered in 2009, these lunar pits could potentially be used as location for a first Moon Base. Not only are the temperatures moderate, but these pits could also provide protection against cosmic rays, solar radiation and micrometeorites, according to NASA. (AP)

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope finds spiraling stars. — 5/6 LRO Project Scientist Noah Petro of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center said, “Lunar pits are a fascinating feature on the lunar surface. Knowing that they create a stable thermal environment helps us paint a picture of these unique lunar features and the prospect of one day exploring them.” (NASA)

image caption — 6/6 The particular pit used to analyze the thermal properties by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter was in an area of the Moon known as the Mare Tranquillitatis. It is 100-meters deep and as wide as a football field. According to scientists, the overhang of the pit is responsible for creating shadows on the Moon and maintaining a temperature of nearly 17 degrees Celsius at all times. (NASA)

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope finds spiraling stars. — NASA's Hubble Space Telescope finds spiraling stars. (NASA, ESA, Andi James)

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