The source data for the change2 digital orthophoto map and the change4 terrain camera image. Feb 14, 2012 chinese chang e 2 orbiter found alien base on the back side of the moon. Change4 initial spectroscopic identification of lunar. This atlas is based on the lunar global digital elevation models dem of chang e 1 ce1, and presents ccd stereo image data with digital photogrammetry. Thorium distribution map on the lunar surface image credit. Microwave maps, which can reveal subsurface characteristics at depths of. China unveils high resolution global moon map universe today. Pdf on mar 24, 2016, jian chen and others published lunar global aluminum map results from chang e 2 gamma ray spectrometer find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Study of change2 microwave radiometer data in the lunar. Data from change 1 and change 2 was used to pick a landing spot for. Moon since july 5, 2009 at solar and infrared wavelengths covering a full range of latitudes, longitudes, local times and seasons. Obtained the full moon image maps with 7m resolution and local image maps with 1. High resolution image of the entire moon from change2.
The new moon map was two years in the making and is the highestresolution view yet seen. Chang e was a beautiful young girl working in the jade emperors palace in heaven, where immortals, good people and fairies lived. Change1 lunar probe, the moonorbiting satellite, was launched on oct. Preface hese maps were created to help star gazers learn more about the moons surface characteristics by identifying one hundred features listed by the astronomical leagues lunar club. China published a set of full coverage of moon map and moon images with a resolution of seven meters captured by the countrys second moon orbiter, the change2. The moons farside shallow subsurface structure unveiled by. The chang e 1 topographic atlas of the moon chunlai li, jianjun liu, lingli mu, xin ren, wei zuo on.
I recommend the change 1 topographic atlas of the moon by chunlai li, jianjun liu, lingli mu, xin ren and wei zuo. Several scientific achievements resulted from the change 2 mission, including an overall moon image with 7 m resolution figure 7 and a distribution map of multiple elements on the moon s surface figures 8 and 9. In february 2012, the chinese government released a complete lunar map constructed from change 2s data, claiming that it was the. The chinese space agency has produced two spacecraft for each phase, launching one at a time. China releases worlds highest resolution lunar images. The mission is chinas second robotic mission to explore the moon. Latest scientific results of chinas lunar exploration program. Compare the above map to the unlabeled full moon guide, below. This 3d map view of the moons bay of rainbows was taken by chinas change 2 lunar probe in october 2010. The change4 ce4 spacecraft successfully landed on the lunar farside on january 3, 2019. This is a major step making lunar research and mapping more international than ever. Change2 was the second chinese robotic probe to orbit the moon. Chinese planetary cartographer lingli mu has presented today the new results from chang e 2 lunar spacecraft at the icc20 conference in dresden. Dec 24, 2015 china unveils high resolution global moon map from change2 lunar orbiter credit.
The map and images, released by the state administration of science, technology and industry for national defense sastind, are the highestresolution photos of the entirety of the moons surface to be published thus far, said liu dongkui, deputy chief commander of chinas lunar probe. Change1 topographic atlas of the moon lunar observing. The change2 ce2 fourchannel microwave radiometer mrm data with frequencies of 3 ghz, 7. Therefore, exploration of this region may inform our understanding of the early impact flux on the moon. Adg was sent some pictures by a source who claims china will be releasing hi res images taken by the chang e 2 moon.
Farside landing and nearside sample return the planetary. This photo, taken by chinas change 2 lunar probe in october 2010, shows a crater in the moons bay of rainbows. This complete highresolution map of the moon taken by chinas chang e 2 lunar orbiter. One day, she accidentally broke a precious porcelain jar. Chang e 2 is part of the first phase of the chinese lunar exploration program clep, undertaken by cnsa china national space administration. Spacecraft altitudedistance of the spacecraft above the mean lunar surface. Houyi the archer, a benevolent or malevolent emperor, an elixir of life, and the moon. The suntoutatischange2 phase angle for outbound imaging is 6. Chinas lunar exploration began with the change1 and change2 orbiters in 2007 and 2010, named for a mythological moon goddess. Aforementioned maps and atlas include images obtained by the satellite to show the morphology of the moon vividly. Mar 14, 2017 since im lunatic, map maniac and book enthusiast, the chang e 1 topographic atlas of the moon has been on my wish list for quite some time. In february 2012, the chinese government released a complete lunar map constructed from chang e 2 s data, claiming that it was the highestresolution map of the entire moon yet recorded. Change 3 is chinas first lunar surface exploration mission using a lander and rover.
The image is ce2 7m resolution digital orthophoto map dom. China unveils best moon map yet from lunar orbiter space. How to map the new planet including the moon with high efficiency is main problem for the planetary cartographic experts. The microwave radiometer mrm carried by change 2 ce2 was used to derive the brightness temperature of the moon in frequencies of 3 ghz, 7. I agree that this isnt a book one really needs neither for observing at the telescope nor for reading at home. While chang e 1 operated in a 200km orbit, chang e 2 flew at only 100 km, allowing for higherresolution images and more precise science data. China publishes high resolution full moon map from change2 lunar orbiter chinese scientists assembled a global moon map using images captured by the change2 spacecraft with an unprecedented. Xinhua photo china on monday published a full coverage map of the moon, as well as several highresolution images of the celestial. Spacecraft radiusdistance from the center of the moon to the spacecraft. China space program change2 is chinas second lunar. Change 2 is a chinese unmanned lunar probe that was launched on 1 october 2010. Change or chango, originally known as henge, is the chinese goddess of the moon. China has released the most detailed map yet of the moon using images from its change 2 lunar orbiter. The pancams can focus from 3 meters to infinity using manual and automatic focus.
A modified geosynchronous satellite bus with an impressive array of imagers and other scientific instruments, the. The second is landing and roving on the moon, as chang e 3 did in 20 and chang e 4 did in 2019. By analysis of the data, scientists will obtain a better understanding of the moon and of space science in general. Change2 satellite missions eoportal directory esa earth online. First images from change 2 released universe today. An ancient lunar impact there may have exposed the moons mantle. Chinas change2 ce2 spacecraft carried a microwave radiometer mrm and. China ministry of national defense liberation army dailyzhang xiaoqi. This map series is based on a new mapping method, which is satisfied with paper mapping, globe making and electric map releasing. Moon photos by chinas change 2 lunar orbiter gallery space. The chang e 4 relay satellite ce4r, named queqiao magpie bridge, is a precursor to an unprecedented attempt to softland the chang e 4 satellite on the lunar far side in late 2018, when a lander and rover will be send to the moon. In 1969, national geographic released an acclaimed map of the moon.
Pdf lunar global aluminum map results from change2. Analysis of change2 brightness temperature data and production. Moon photos by chinas change 2 lunar orbiter gallery. Here, we report the observations made by the lunar penetrating radar lpr onboard the yutu2 rover during the first two lunar days. Change2 launched in october 2010 and was chinas second moon orbit mission. Data publishing and information service system of lunar.
Pdf the change1 and change2 missions have successfully obtained a huge amount of lunar. Nov 11, 2010 this 3d map view of the moons bay of rainbows was taken by chinas change 2 lunar probe in october 2010. Chang e 2 was the backup of the chang e 1 probe and it had been modified for its own mission. China space program change2 is chinas second lunar probe and achieved orbit around our nearest neighbor in. It may guide you to all sorts of interesting features and finds. China unveils best moon map yet from orbiter technology. It also used xray observation data to fully map the moons surface and calculate aluminum distribution on the moon, ouyang said. The spacecraft provided a high resolution map of the moon and a wealth of. Potassium map from change2 constraints the impact of crisium and orientale basin on the moon menghua zhu1,2, jin chang2, tao ma 2, winghuen ip1,3, wenzhe fa4, jian wu, mingsheng cai. Pdf potassium map from change2 constraints the impact. The change2 was similar in design to the change1 but with some technical improvements, including a more advanced onboard camera.
In february 2012, the chinese government released a complete lunar map constructed from change 2 s data, claiming that it was the highestresolution map of the entire moon yet recorded. The change2 was part of the first phase of the chinese lunar exploration program, and conducted research from a 100kilometerhigh lunar orbit in preparation for the change3 lander and rover. Beijing china will send lunar probe change 5 to land on the moon and return with lunar samples in the second half of 2017, according to state administration of science, technology and industry. No one is certain of all the details of the chang e legend, but the story goes something like this. Boulders on asteroid toutatis as observed by change2. Pdf scientific data and their release of change1 and change2. The microwave radiation passively emitted from the moon is valuable for investigating the physical properties of the lunar regolith. The change1 topographic atlas of the moon chunlai li. As the first satellite of phase ii, validated some of the key technologies of landing as well as searching landing eara for the subsequent change 3 mission. Now, see the latest version featuring decades worth of fresh data. On 3 january 2019, chinas change4 ce4 successfully landed on the eastern. Obtained the full moon image maps with 7m resolution and local image. China ministry of national defenseliberation army dailyzhang xiaoqi. In february 2012, the chinese government released a complete lunar map constructed from change 2s data, claiming that it was the highestresolution map of the entire moon yet recorded.
The moons farside shallow subsurface structure unveiled by chang. You may find the site for change 3,which is planned to be launched in december 20,in the map. Change2 orbiter was launched in october 1, 2010 and. I use a battered a5 journal for observations, and im trying to get a detailed map for reference small enough to print and fasten over a double page but all the maps i have are huge. Geologic map of the central far side of the moon i. This lovely, featured book will have you easily finding your way about the lunar surface. This complete highresolution map of the moon taken by chinas change 2 lunar orbiter. China has released the most detailed map yet of the moon using images from its chang e 2 lunar orbiter. The chinese lunar exploration program is designed to be conducted in four phases of incremental technological advancement. Potassium map from change 2 constraints the impact of crisium and orientale basin on the moon.
Chang e 2 was the second chinese robotic probe to orbit the moon, a followup mission to the chang e 1 lunar probe, which was launched in 2007. Oct 05, 20 this is a map of the moon taken by change 2. Descent trajectory reconstruction and landing site positioning of. Longitude latitude of nadir pointselenographic longitude latitude of the point on the moons surface directly below the spacecraft.
Change 5 lunar probe to land on moon and return in 2017. China unveils high resolution global moon map from change2 lunar orbiter credit. Binoculars will show the vast majority of these features listed try using 7x35, 8x40 or 7x50 binoculars for the best views, though the brightness of the moon means it may be possible to see more features with smaller models or higher magnifications. May 15, 20 hi all, does anybody happen to know of any free online resources for a printable pdf or otherwise quality moon map.
The first is simply reaching lunar orbit, a task completed by chang e 1 in 2007 and chang e 2 in 2010. She is the subject of several legends in chinese mythology, most of which incorporate several of the following elements. A new mapping method for the moon with the change1 data. Potassium map from change2 constraints the impact of. The new moon map was assembled from photos taken by change 2 as it skimmed over the lunar surface at altitudes of between 9 and 62 miles between october 2010 and may 2011 during its primary mission.
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