Orbital-science investigation: Part K: geologic sketch map of the candidate Proclus Apollo landing site
By: Baerbel K. Lucchitta
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Abstract
A panoramic camera frame (fig. 25-69) was used as the base for a geologic sketch map (fig. 25-70) of an area near Proclus Crater. The map was prepared to investigate the usefulness of the Apollo 15 panoramic camera photography in large-scale geologic mapping and to assess the geologic value of this area as a potential Apollo landing site. The area is being considered as a landing site because of the availability of smooth plains terrain and because of the scientific value of investigating plains materials, dark halo craters, and ancient rocks that may be present in the Proclus ray material.
Suggested Citation
Lucchitta, B.K., 1972, Orbital-science investigation: Part K: geologic sketch map of the candidate Proclus Apollo landing site, chap. of Apollo 15 preliminary science report (NASA SP-289), p. 25-76-25-80.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Orbital-science investigation: Part K: geologic sketch map of the candidate Proclus Apollo landing site |
| Series number | 289 |
| Year Published | 1972 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Publisher location | Washington, D.C. |
| Contributing office(s) | Astrogeology Science Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Report |
| Larger Work Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Apollo 15 preliminary science report (NASA SP-289) |
| First page | 25-76 |
| Last page | 25-80 |
| Other Geospatial | Moon |