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Water on the moon, artwork
Water on the moon. Computer artwork of water from an encounter with an icy comet that has collected in the perpetual shade of a deep crater on the surface of the moon. Here the temperature is a constant - 380 degrees Farenheit (-229 Celsius). Some scientists believe that as much as 10 to 300 million tons of ice may reside at the moons North and South poles, hidden in craters and depressions shaded from the Sun. The source of the ice is thought to be from one or more comets that struck the moons surface four billion years ago
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This artwork titled "Water on the Moon" takes us on a mesmerizing journey to our lunar neighbor, revealing a hidden treasure beneath its desolate surface. In this computer-generated illustration, we witness the extraordinary phenomenon of water collected from an encounter with an icy comet. The perpetually shaded depths of a deep crater provide the perfect sanctuary for this precious resource. As we delve into the image, we are reminded of the extreme conditions that exist on the moon. With temperatures plummeting to a bone-chilling -380 degrees Fahrenheit (-229 Celsius), it is hard to fathom how anything could survive in such harsh surroundings. Yet, against all odds, scientists believe that millions of tons of ice may reside at both poles, tucked away within craters and depressions shielded from the scorching rays of sunlight. The origins of this ice date back four billion years when one or more comets collided with our celestial companion's surface. This discovery fuels our curiosity about space exploration and opens up endless possibilities for future lunar missions. Through this stunning visual representation, Science Photo Library invites us to contemplate not only the vastness and beauty of our solar system but also humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Let us marvel at this frozen landscape as it unveils secrets yet to be fully unraveled by astrophysics and lunar exploration alike.
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