The pancams can focus from 3 meters to infinity using manual and automatic focus. Chinese planetary cartographer lingli mu has presented today the new results from chang e 2 lunar spacecraft at the icc20 conference in dresden. I agree that this isnt a book one really needs neither for observing at the telescope nor for reading at home. Binoculars will show the vast majority of these features listed try using 7x35, 8x40 or 7x50 binoculars for the best views, though the brightness of the moon means it may be possible to see more features with smaller models or higher magnifications. First images from change 2 released universe today. The chinese lunar exploration program is designed to be conducted in four phases of incremental technological advancement. Data from change 1 and change 2 was used to pick a landing spot for.
While chang e 1 operated in a 200km orbit, chang e 2 flew at only 100 km, allowing for higherresolution images and more precise science data. Preface hese maps were created to help star gazers learn more about the moons surface characteristics by identifying one hundred features listed by the astronomical leagues lunar club. This is a major step making lunar research and mapping more international than ever. Study of change2 microwave radiometer data in the lunar.
Data publishing and information service system of lunar. China has released the most detailed map yet of the moon using images from its change 2 lunar orbiter. It also used xray observation data to fully map the moons surface and calculate aluminum distribution on the moon, ouyang said. Latest scientific results of chinas lunar exploration program. Change 2 is a chinese unmanned lunar probe that was launched on 1 october 2010. The new moon map was assembled from photos taken by change 2 as it skimmed over the lunar surface at altitudes of between 9 and 62 miles between october 2010 and may 2011 during its primary mission.
Dec 24, 2015 china unveils high resolution global moon map from change2 lunar orbiter credit. Change 3 is chinas first lunar surface exploration mission using a lander and rover. Chang e 2 is part of the first phase of the chinese lunar exploration program clep, undertaken by cnsa china national space administration. The chang e 1 topographic atlas of the moon chunlai li, jianjun liu, lingli mu, xin ren, wei zuo on. Potassium map from change2 constraints the impact of crisium and orientale basin on the moon menghua zhu1,2, jin chang2, tao ma 2, winghuen ip1,3, wenzhe fa4, jian wu, mingsheng cai. The first is simply reaching lunar orbit, a task completed by chang e 1 in 2007 and chang e 2 in 2010. I recommend the change 1 topographic atlas of the moon by chunlai li, jianjun liu, lingli mu, xin ren and wei zuo. May 15, 20 hi all, does anybody happen to know of any free online resources for a printable pdf or otherwise quality moon map.
Microwave maps, which can reveal subsurface characteristics at depths of. One day, she accidentally broke a precious porcelain jar. This map series is based on a new mapping method, which is satisfied with paper mapping, globe making and electric map releasing. China has released the most detailed map yet of the moon using images from its chang e 2 lunar orbiter. Change2 launched in october 2010 and was chinas second moon orbit mission. Geologic map of the central far side of the moon i. The change4 ce4 spacecraft successfully landed on the lunar farside on january 3, 2019. In february 2012, the chinese government released a complete lunar map constructed from change 2s data, claiming that it was the highestresolution map of the entire moon yet recorded. The microwave radiation passively emitted from the moon is valuable for investigating the physical properties of the lunar regolith. The moons farside shallow subsurface structure unveiled by chang.
Spacecraft altitudedistance of the spacecraft above the mean lunar surface. An ancient lunar impact there may have exposed the moons mantle. Moon since july 5, 2009 at solar and infrared wavelengths covering a full range of latitudes, longitudes, local times and seasons. You may find the site for change 3,which is planned to be launched in december 20,in the map. Mar 14, 2017 since im lunatic, map maniac and book enthusiast, the chang e 1 topographic atlas of the moon has been on my wish list for quite some time. On 3 january 2019, chinas change4 ce4 successfully landed on the eastern. Aforementioned maps and atlas include images obtained by the satellite to show the morphology of the moon vividly. Pdf scientific data and their release of change1 and change2. A new mapping method for the moon with the change1 data. In february 2012, the chinese government released a complete lunar map constructed from change 2 s data, claiming that it was the highestresolution map of the entire moon yet recorded. Longitude latitude of nadir pointselenographic longitude latitude of the point on the moons surface directly below the spacecraft. Change4 initial spectroscopic identification of lunar.
High resolution image of the entire moon from change2. Change2 satellite missions eoportal directory esa earth online. China published a set of full coverage of moon map and moon images with a resolution of seven meters captured by the countrys second moon orbiter, the change2. The change1 topographic atlas of the moon chunlai li.
This atlas is based on the lunar global digital elevation models dem of chang e 1 ce1, and presents ccd stereo image data with digital photogrammetry. China space program change2 is chinas second lunar probe and achieved orbit around our nearest neighbor in. China releases worlds highest resolution lunar images. Obtained the full moon image maps with 7m resolution and local image. As the first satellite of phase ii, validated some of the key technologies of landing as well as searching landing eara for the subsequent change 3 mission. Potassium map from change2 constraints the impact of. China space program change2 is chinas second lunar. The moons farside shallow subsurface structure unveiled by. Adg was sent some pictures by a source who claims china will be releasing hi res images taken by the chang e 2 moon.
Therefore, exploration of this region may inform our understanding of the early impact flux on the moon. Change1 lunar probe, the moonorbiting satellite, was launched on oct. Thorium distribution map on the lunar surface image credit. The spacecraft provided a high resolution map of the moon and a wealth of. The chang e 4 relay satellite ce4r, named queqiao magpie bridge, is a precursor to an unprecedented attempt to softland the chang e 4 satellite on the lunar far side in late 2018, when a lander and rover will be send to the moon. Chang e 2 was the second chinese robotic probe to orbit the moon, a followup mission to the chang e 1 lunar probe, which was launched in 2007.
The microwave radiometer mrm carried by change 2 ce2 was used to derive the brightness temperature of the moon in frequencies of 3 ghz, 7. China ministry of national defenseliberation army dailyzhang xiaoqi. Chinas lunar exploration began with the change1 and change2 orbiters in 2007 and 2010, named for a mythological moon goddess. The change2 was part of the first phase of the chinese lunar exploration program, and conducted research from a 100kilometerhigh lunar orbit in preparation for the change3 lander and rover. It may guide you to all sorts of interesting features and finds. Pdf the change1 and change2 missions have successfully obtained a huge amount of lunar. Moon photos by chinas change 2 lunar orbiter gallery space.
The chinese space agency has produced two spacecraft for each phase, launching one at a time. This lovely, featured book will have you easily finding your way about the lunar surface. China publishes high resolution full moon map from change2 lunar orbiter chinese scientists assembled a global moon map using images captured by the change2 spacecraft with an unprecedented. In 1969, national geographic released an acclaimed map of the moon. Spacecraft radiusdistance from the center of the moon to the spacecraft. She is the subject of several legends in chinese mythology, most of which incorporate several of the following elements. A modified geosynchronous satellite bus with an impressive array of imagers and other scientific instruments, the. The mission is chinas second robotic mission to explore the moon. China unveils high resolution global moon map from change2 lunar orbiter credit. The image is ce2 7m resolution digital orthophoto map dom. The suntoutatischange2 phase angle for outbound imaging is 6. I use a battered a5 journal for observations, and im trying to get a detailed map for reference small enough to print and fasten over a double page but all the maps i have are huge.
Here, we report the observations made by the lunar penetrating radar lpr onboard the yutu2 rover during the first two lunar days. This complete highresolution map of the moon taken by chinas chang e 2 lunar orbiter. Houyi the archer, a benevolent or malevolent emperor, an elixir of life, and the moon. Analysis of change2 brightness temperature data and production. Chinas change2 ce2 spacecraft carried a microwave radiometer mrm and. Pdf lunar global aluminum map results from change2.
No one is certain of all the details of the chang e legend, but the story goes something like this. How to map the new planet including the moon with high efficiency is main problem for the planetary cartographic experts. China unveils high resolution global moon map universe today. China ministry of national defense liberation army dailyzhang xiaoqi. Boulders on asteroid toutatis as observed by change2. Farside landing and nearside sample return the planetary. Now, see the latest version featuring decades worth of fresh data. China unveils best moon map yet from orbiter technology. Oct 05, 20 this is a map of the moon taken by change 2. The map and images, released by the state administration of science, technology and industry for national defense sastind, are the highestresolution photos of the entirety of the moons surface to be published thus far, said liu dongkui, deputy chief commander of chinas lunar probe. Change2 was the second chinese robotic probe to orbit the moon. By analysis of the data, scientists will obtain a better understanding of the moon and of space science in general.
In february 2012, the chinese government released a complete lunar map constructed from change 2s data, claiming that it was the. Feb 14, 2012 chinese chang e 2 orbiter found alien base on the back side of the moon. Descent trajectory reconstruction and landing site positioning of. The second is landing and roving on the moon, as chang e 3 did in 20 and chang e 4 did in 2019. This 3d map view of the moons bay of rainbows was taken by chinas change 2 lunar probe in october 2010. The new moon map was two years in the making and is the highestresolution view yet seen. Potassium map from change 2 constraints the impact of crisium and orientale basin on the moon. The change2 ce2 fourchannel microwave radiometer mrm data with frequencies of 3 ghz, 7. Nov 11, 2010 this 3d map view of the moons bay of rainbows was taken by chinas change 2 lunar probe in october 2010. This complete highresolution map of the moon taken by chinas change 2 lunar orbiter.
Pdf on mar 24, 2016, jian chen and others published lunar global aluminum map results from chang e 2 gamma ray spectrometer find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Chang e was a beautiful young girl working in the jade emperors palace in heaven, where immortals, good people and fairies lived. Change or chango, originally known as henge, is the chinese goddess of the moon. China unveils best moon map yet from lunar orbiter space. Change2 orbiter was launched in october 1, 2010 and. The source data for the change2 digital orthophoto map and the change4 terrain camera image. Pdf potassium map from change2 constraints the impact.
Moon photos by chinas change 2 lunar orbiter gallery. Compare the above map to the unlabeled full moon guide, below. Xinhua photo china on monday published a full coverage map of the moon, as well as several highresolution images of the celestial. This photo, taken by chinas change 2 lunar probe in october 2010, shows a crater in the moons bay of rainbows. In february 2012, the chinese government released a complete lunar map constructed from chang e 2 s data, claiming that it was the highestresolution map of the entire moon yet recorded. The change2 was similar in design to the change1 but with some technical improvements, including a more advanced onboard camera. Change 5 lunar probe to land on moon and return in 2017. Several scientific achievements resulted from the change 2 mission, including an overall moon image with 7 m resolution figure 7 and a distribution map of multiple elements on the moon s surface figures 8 and 9.
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