Moon over Mastodon πŸŒ™ πŸ“·Jul 18, 2024

 
#Troglodytes rejoicing at potential new lodging opportunities on the #Moon.

…"#Scientists have discovered a large #lunar #cave connected to the pit found within the #MareTranquillitatis [#SeaOfTranquility] on the Moon"…
#science #news #report by Taylor Nicioli for @CNN

πŸ”— https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/17/science/moon-lava-tube-cave-discovery/index.html 17 Jul 2024

#Krono #MoonPhoto #MoonOverMastodon

Scientists confirm first lunar cave that could help shelter astronauts from the moon’s extreme temperatures

After pondering its existence for decades, scientists have confirmed the first moon cave. Here’s how the structures could contribute to long-term lunar exploration.

CNN
Norobiik @[email protected]Jul 15, 2024

Researchers have found evidence for a substantial #UndergroundCave on the moon that is accessible from the surface, making the spot a prime location to build a future #LunarBase.

The cave appears to be reachable from an open pit in the #MareTranquillitatis, the ancient #LavaPlain where the #Apollo11 astronauts #NeilArmstrong and #BuzzAldrin first set foot on #TheMoon more than 50 years ago. #Space

Underground cave found on moon could be ideal base for explorers
https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jul/15/underground-cave-found-on-moon-could-be-ideal-base-for-explorers

Underground cave found on moon could be ideal base for explorers

Researchers find evidence for cave accessible from surface – which could shelter humans from harsh lunar environment

The Guardian