dambrose@drivax.UUCP (David Ambrose) (03/29/89)
In article <1208@ncrcce.StPaul.NCR.COM> johnson@ncrcce.StPaul.NCR.COM (Wayne D. T. Johnson) writes: >Wouldn't the light being reflected from the moon show spectrum signatures from >the various elements located in the moon, or at least the surface? This could >tell us for sure. > Only if the spectrograph were looking at the right place at the right time. There have been ongoing programs to try and record gaseous outbursts from the lunar surface. There are only a few isolated areas which are suspected of this type of activity. The crater Aristotle is the only one that comes to mind. The outgassings as observed, result in cloudiness above the lunar surface. these can be seen in modest instruments. The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers is coordinating the program. -- Rational Thinking's goal is to separate one's reaction from reality. David L. Ambrose, -- Digital Research, Inc ...!amdahl!drivax!dambrose SPECIFIC DENIAL: Don't blame DRI. They wouldn't approve of this anyway. r}ix NO CARRIER