PIA23210: Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon


Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon

Caption:

Scientists have discovered these wrinkle ridges in a region of the Moon called Mare Frigoris. These ridges add to evidence that the Moon has an actively changing surface. This image was taken by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).

Background Info:

The LRO project is managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, on behalf of NASA's Science Mission Directorate.

Cataloging Keywords:

Name Value Additional Values
Target Moon
System Earth
Target Type Satellite
Mission Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)
Instrument Host Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
Host Type Orbiter
Instrument
Detector
Extra Keywords Grayscale
Acquisition Date
Release Date 2019-05-13
Date in Caption
Image Credit NASA
Source photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA23210
Identifier PIA23210