The Moon is the only satellite of our planet, and it has always attracted the attention of scientists because of its proximity to the Earth, its accessibility for exploration, and the potential for studying the history and formation of the solar system. Recently, a group of experts in the course of a new study found out what is inside the moon.
About it writes ScienceAlert.
Scientists using seismic waves have obtained data indicating that the core of our satellite has an outer liquid molten shell. But for a long time it remained a mystery what exactly is inside him.
A group of international experts analyzed various data collected over decades by various spacecraft. After that, they modeled the Moon with different types of core and came to the conclusion that it is very similar to the core of our Earth. Inside the core of the satellite is not molten, but a solid inner core, with a diameter of about 516 km. It is a solid ball, has almost the same density as iron.
The authors of the new study not only confirmed the previous guesses, but also gave more accurate estimates of the main characteristics of the core of the moon. This discovery is also important for a better understanding of the evolution of this celestial body.
Cursor wrote earlier that the Moon is gradually moving away from the Earth, and scientists were able to measure with high accuracy how quickly this process occurs.
We also wrote that people are used to the fact that the Moon changes the Sun in the sky, and it can be observed at night. It could be seen always, including during the day, if the Earth had no atmosphere.
Recall that Chinese experts from Nanjing University have found a new renewable source of water on the moon.
