Moon-Based Telescopes: A Transformative and Achievable Goal for Astronomy
Lunar exploration is undergoing a renaissance, with dozens of missions set to visit the Moon by the end of this decade. Science is sure to be a major beneficiary, particularly in the field of astronomy. The Moon's far side is ideally suited for radio astronomy, as it is permanently shielded from radio signals generated by humans on Earth. The Moon also offers opportunities for other types of astronomy, such as infrared telescopes that can operate in the cold, stable environment of permanently shadowed craters. However, human activities on the lunar far side may create unwanted radio interference, and plans to extract water-ice from shadowed craters might make it difficult for those same craters to be used for astronomy.
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