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2-Face Moon Tells How It Got That Way

Jun 13, 2014 · 2 min
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A new analysis says that the asymmetry between the two faces of the moon is due to crust thickness differences that resulted from variable cooling rates after the molten formation of our companion. Karen Hopkin reports

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