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Articles<\/h2>\r\n
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The Moon<\/em><\/h3>\r\n

Bakich, Michael. \"Asia\u2019s New Assault on the Moon.\" Astronomy<\/em> (August 2009): 50. The Japanese Selene and Chinese Chang\u2019e 1 missions.<\/p>\r\n

Beatty, J. \"NASA Slams the Moon.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (February 2010): 28. The impact of the LCROSS mission on the Moon and what we learned from it.<\/p>\r\n

Bell, T. \"Warning: Dust Ahead.\" Astronomy<\/em> (March 2006): 46. What we know about lunar dust and the problems it can cause.<\/p>\r\n

Dorminey, B. \"Secrets beneath the Moon\u2019s Surface.\" Astronomy<\/em> (March 2011): 24. A nice timeline of the Moon\u2019s evolution and the story of how we are finding out more about its internal structure.<\/p>\r\n

Jayawardhana, R. \"Deconstructing the Moon.\" Astronomy<\/em> (September 1998): 40. An update on the giant impact hypothesis for forming the Moon.<\/p>\r\n

Register, B. \"The Fate of the Moon Rocks.\" Astronomy<\/em> (December 1985): 15. What was done with the rocks the astronauts brought back from the Moon.<\/p>\r\n

Schmitt, H. \"Exploring Taurus\u2013Littrow: Apollo 17.\" National Geographic<\/em> (September 1973). First-person account given by the only scientist to walk on the Moon.<\/p>\r\n

Schmitt, H. \"From the Moon to Mars.\" Scientific American<\/em> (July 2009): 36. The only scientist to walk on the Moon reflects on the science from Apollo and future missions to Mars.<\/p>\r\n

Schultz, P. \"New Clues to the Moon\u2019s Distant Past.\" Astronomy<\/em> (December 2011): 34. Summary of results and ideas from the LCROSS and LRO missions.<\/p>\r\n

Shirao, M. \"Kayuga\u2019s High Def Highlights.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (February 2010): 20. Results from the Japanese mission to the Moon, with high definition TV cameras.<\/p>\r\n

Wadhwa, M. \"What Are We Learning from the Moon Rocks?\" Astronomy<\/em> (June 2013): 54. Very nice discussion of how the rocks tell us about Moon\u2019s composition, age, and origin.<\/p>\r\n

Wood, Charles. \"The Moon\u2019s Far Side: Nearly a New World.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (January 2007): 48. This article compares what we know about the two sides and why they are different.<\/p>\r\n

Zimmerman, R. \"How Much Water is on the Moon?\" Astronomy<\/em> (January 2014): 50. Results from the LRO\u2019s instruments and good overview of issue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

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Mercury<\/em><\/h3>\r\n

Beatty, J. \"Mercury Gets a Second Look.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (March 2009): 26. The October 2008 MESSENGER mission flyby.<\/p>\r\n

Beatty, J. \"Reunion with Mercury.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (May 2008): 24. The January 2008 MESSENGER encounter with Mercury.<\/p>\r\n

\"Mercury: Meet the Planet Nearest the Sun.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (March 2014): 39. Four-page pictorial introduction, including the new MESSENGER probe full map of the planet provided.<\/p>\r\n

Oberg, J. \"Torrid Mercury\u2019s Icy Poles.\" Astronomy<\/em> (December 2013): 30. A nice overview of results from MESSENGER mission, including the ice in polar craters.<\/p>\r\n

Sheehan, W., and Dobbins, T. \"Mesmerized by Mercury.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (June 2000): 109. History of Mercury observations and how amateur astronomers can contribute.<\/p>\r\n

Talcott, R. \"Surprises from MESSENGER\u2019s Historic Mercury Fly-by.\" Astronomy<\/em> (March 2009): 28.<\/p>\r\n

Talcott, R. \"Mercury Reveals its Hidden Side.\" Astronomy<\/em> (May 2008): 26. Results and image from the MESSENGER mission flyby of January 2008.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section><\/section>

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Websites<\/h2>\r\n
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The Moon<\/em><\/h3>\r\n

Apollo Lunar Surface Journal: http:\/\/www.hq.nasa.gov\/office\/pao\/History\/alsj\/. Information, interviews, maps, photos, video and audio clips, and much more on each of the Apollo landing missions.<\/p>\r\n

Lunar & Planetary Institute: http:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/lunar\/missions\/. Lunar Science and Exploration web pages.<\/p>\r\n

Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission Page: http:\/\/lro.gsfc.nasa.gov\/.<\/p>\r\n

NASA\u2019s Guide to Moon Missions and Information: http:\/\/nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov\/planetary\/planets\/moonpage.html.<\/p>\r\n

Origin of the Moon: http:\/\/www.psi.edu\/projects\/moon\/moon.html. By William Hartmann, who, with a colleague, first suggested the giant impact hypothesis for how the Moon formed, in 1975.<\/p>\r\n

Sky & Telescope<\/em> magazine\u2019s observing guides and articles about the Moon: http:\/\/www.skyandtelescope.com\/observing\/celestial-objects-to-watch\/moon\/.<\/p>\r\n

To the Moon: http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/wgbh\/nova\/tothemoon\/. PBS program on the Apollo landings.<\/p>\r\n

We Choose the Moon: http:\/\/wechoosethemoon.org\/. A recreation of the Apollo 11 mission.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

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Mercury<\/em><\/h3>\r\n

Mercury Unveiled by G. Jeffrey Taylor (summarizing the Mariner 10 Mission): http:\/\/www.psrd.hawaii.edu\/Jan97\/MercuryUnveiled.html.<\/p>\r\n

MESSENGER Mission Website: http:\/\/messenger.jhuapl.edu\/.<\/p>\r\n

NASA Planetary Data Center Mercury Page: http:\/\/nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov\/planetary\/planets\/mercurypage.html.<\/p>\r\n

Views of the Solar System Mercury Page: http:\/\/solarviews.com\/eng\/mercury.htm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section><\/section>","rendered":"

Articles<\/h2>\n
\n
\n

The Moon<\/em><\/h3>\n

Bakich, Michael. “Asia\u2019s New Assault on the Moon.” Astronomy<\/em> (August 2009): 50. The Japanese Selene and Chinese Chang\u2019e 1 missions.<\/p>\n

Beatty, J. “NASA Slams the Moon.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (February 2010): 28. The impact of the LCROSS mission on the Moon and what we learned from it.<\/p>\n

Bell, T. “Warning: Dust Ahead.” Astronomy<\/em> (March 2006): 46. What we know about lunar dust and the problems it can cause.<\/p>\n

Dorminey, B. “Secrets beneath the Moon\u2019s Surface.” Astronomy<\/em> (March 2011): 24. A nice timeline of the Moon\u2019s evolution and the story of how we are finding out more about its internal structure.<\/p>\n

Jayawardhana, R. “Deconstructing the Moon.” Astronomy<\/em> (September 1998): 40. An update on the giant impact hypothesis for forming the Moon.<\/p>\n

Register, B. “The Fate of the Moon Rocks.” Astronomy<\/em> (December 1985): 15. What was done with the rocks the astronauts brought back from the Moon.<\/p>\n

Schmitt, H. “Exploring Taurus\u2013Littrow: Apollo 17.” National Geographic<\/em> (September 1973). First-person account given by the only scientist to walk on the Moon.<\/p>\n

Schmitt, H. “From the Moon to Mars.” Scientific American<\/em> (July 2009): 36. The only scientist to walk on the Moon reflects on the science from Apollo and future missions to Mars.<\/p>\n

Schultz, P. “New Clues to the Moon\u2019s Distant Past.” Astronomy<\/em> (December 2011): 34. Summary of results and ideas from the LCROSS and LRO missions.<\/p>\n

Shirao, M. “Kayuga\u2019s High Def Highlights.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (February 2010): 20. Results from the Japanese mission to the Moon, with high definition TV cameras.<\/p>\n

Wadhwa, M. “What Are We Learning from the Moon Rocks?” Astronomy<\/em> (June 2013): 54. Very nice discussion of how the rocks tell us about Moon\u2019s composition, age, and origin.<\/p>\n

Wood, Charles. “The Moon\u2019s Far Side: Nearly a New World.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (January 2007): 48. This article compares what we know about the two sides and why they are different.<\/p>\n

Zimmerman, R. “How Much Water is on the Moon?” Astronomy<\/em> (January 2014): 50. Results from the LRO\u2019s instruments and good overview of issue.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Mercury<\/em><\/h3>\n

Beatty, J. “Mercury Gets a Second Look.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (March 2009): 26. The October 2008 MESSENGER mission flyby.<\/p>\n

Beatty, J. “Reunion with Mercury.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (May 2008): 24. The January 2008 MESSENGER encounter with Mercury.<\/p>\n

“Mercury: Meet the Planet Nearest the Sun.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (March 2014): 39. Four-page pictorial introduction, including the new MESSENGER probe full map of the planet provided.<\/p>\n

Oberg, J. “Torrid Mercury\u2019s Icy Poles.” Astronomy<\/em> (December 2013): 30. A nice overview of results from MESSENGER mission, including the ice in polar craters.<\/p>\n

Sheehan, W., and Dobbins, T. “Mesmerized by Mercury.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (June 2000): 109. History of Mercury observations and how amateur astronomers can contribute.<\/p>\n

Talcott, R. “Surprises from MESSENGER\u2019s Historic Mercury Fly-by.” Astronomy<\/em> (March 2009): 28.<\/p>\n

Talcott, R. “Mercury Reveals its Hidden Side.” Astronomy<\/em> (May 2008): 26. Results and image from the MESSENGER mission flyby of January 2008.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n

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Websites<\/h2>\n
\n

The Moon<\/em><\/h3>\n

Apollo Lunar Surface Journal: http:\/\/www.hq.nasa.gov\/office\/pao\/History\/alsj\/. Information, interviews, maps, photos, video and audio clips, and much more on each of the Apollo landing missions.<\/p>\n

Lunar & Planetary Institute: http:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/lunar\/missions\/. Lunar Science and Exploration web pages.<\/p>\n

Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission Page: http:\/\/lro.gsfc.nasa.gov\/.<\/p>\n

NASA\u2019s Guide to Moon Missions and Information: http:\/\/nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov\/planetary\/planets\/moonpage.html.<\/p>\n

Origin of the Moon: http:\/\/www.psi.edu\/projects\/moon\/moon.html. By William Hartmann, who, with a colleague, first suggested the giant impact hypothesis for how the Moon formed, in 1975.<\/p>\n

Sky & Telescope<\/em> magazine\u2019s observing guides and articles about the Moon: http:\/\/www.skyandtelescope.com\/observing\/celestial-objects-to-watch\/moon\/.<\/p>\n

To the Moon: http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/wgbh\/nova\/tothemoon\/. PBS program on the Apollo landings.<\/p>\n

We Choose the Moon: http:\/\/wechoosethemoon.org\/. A recreation of the Apollo 11 mission.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Mercury<\/em><\/h3>\n

Mercury Unveiled by G. Jeffrey Taylor (summarizing the Mariner 10 Mission): http:\/\/www.psrd.hawaii.edu\/Jan97\/MercuryUnveiled.html.<\/p>\n

MESSENGER Mission Website: http:\/\/messenger.jhuapl.edu\/.<\/p>\n

NASA Planetary Data Center Mercury Page: http:\/\/nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov\/planetary\/planets\/mercurypage.html.<\/p>\n

Views of the Solar System Mercury Page: http:\/\/solarviews.com\/eng\/mercury.htm.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n\t\t\t

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