Chanda Mamun Door Ke: The Other Side
Shariq Ali
Valueversity
For us humans living on Earth, observing the moon has always been a fascinating and wondrous experience. Whether it’s the view of the full moon peeking through the branches of trees or the mention of the moon in our history and stories, it all captivates us. Did you know that we have only ever seen one side of the moon? The other side has always remained hidden from our view. This other side is filled with astonishing facts.
Let’s learn some interesting facts about this mysterious part of our celestial neighbor:
- The Dark Side: The other side of the moon, often referred to as the “dark side,” receives just as much sunlight as the side we can see, but it is always out of our sight.
- Abundance of Craters: This other side is filled with many craters, including the largest crater, the South Pole-Aitken Basin, which is the largest crater in our solar system.
- Water Ice: In the permanently shadowed regions of the polar craters on the far side, water ice is present, which can provide water, oxygen, and rocket fuel for future lunar missions.
- Helium-3: Helium-3, a potential source of clean energy, is found in abundance in the soil of the moon’s far side.
- Ideal for Telescopes: Free from Earth’s radio interference, the far side is an excellent location for radio telescopes. It provides a quiet area for studying the universe.
- Future Space Missions: The far side of the moon is a hotspot for future space missions. China’s Chang’e 4 made history by landing a rover here for the first time in 2019. NASA and other agencies are also planning similar missions, including the potential establishment of lunar bases.
- Gateway to Mars: The low gravity here makes it an ideal launching pad for missions to Mars. It can assist in further deep space exploration.
- Geological Mysteries: Unlike the near side, the far side has fewer smooth plains. Studying its geology can provide more information about the formation of the moon and our solar system.
- Recent Discoveries by China: China’s Chang’e 4 and Chang’e 5 missions have enhanced our understanding by landing on the far side of the moon and bringing back lunar samples for the first time in 40 years.
In the next article from Valueversity, we will review China’s successful mission to the far side in 2024.
Shariq Ali
Valueversity
For us humans living on Earth, observing the moon has always been a fascinating and wondrous experience. Whether it’s the view of the full moon peeking through the branches of trees or the mention of the moon in our history and stories, it all captivates us. Did you know that we have only ever seen one side of the moon? The other side has always remained hidden from our view. This other side is filled with astonishing facts.
Let’s learn some interesting facts about this mysterious part of our celestial neighbor:
- The Dark Side: The other side of the moon, often referred to as the “dark side,” receives just as much sunlight as the side we can see, but it is always out of our sight.
- Abundance of Craters: This other side is filled with many craters, including the largest crater, the South Pole-Aitken Basin, which is the largest crater in our solar system.
- Water Ice: In the permanently shadowed regions of the polar craters on the far side, water ice is present, which can provide water, oxygen, and rocket fuel for future lunar missions.
- Helium-3: Helium-3, a potential source of clean energy, is found in abundance in the soil of the moon’s far side.
- Ideal for Telescopes: Free from Earth’s radio interference, the far side is an excellent location for radio telescopes. It provides a quiet area for studying the universe.
- Future Space Missions: The far side of the moon is a hotspot for future space missions. China’s Chang’e 4 made history by landing a rover here for the first time in 2019. NASA and other agencies are also planning similar missions, including the potential establishment of lunar bases.
- Gateway to Mars: The low gravity here makes it an ideal launching pad for missions to Mars. It can assist in further deep space exploration.
- Geological Mysteries: Unlike the near side, the far side has fewer smooth plains. Studying its geology can provide more information about the formation of the moon and our solar system.
- Recent Discoveries by China: China’s Chang’e 4 and Chang’e 5 missions have enhanced our understanding by landing on the far side of the moon and bringing back lunar samples for the first time in 40 years.
In the next article from Valueversity, we will review China’s successful mission to the far side in 2024.
Shariq Ali
Valueversity