Moon base sites found near Shackleton crater for constant sunlight
A geophysics study using Clementine data identifies three near pole sites on the Moon offering near constant sunlight for solar power. Site A on Shackleton crater’s rim gets about 80 percent sun, Site B 70 percent, Site C 65 percent. linkable sites could create a near constant base with cold steady temperatures around minus 64 F.
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Associated Press
Washington
Soal Pole
South Pole
Geophysical Research Letters
D. Ben J. Bussey
European Space Sands
Netherlands
Clementine
Shackleton Crater
Caiter
Sky Watch Stars Map Details From May 9 to May 15
The article describes star positions between the Big Dipper and Canes Venatici with notes on Cor Caroli and Chara, mentions Messier objects M4, M94, M63, and M31, and explains map usage. It cites Joe Rao, Hayden Planetarium, and provides telescope and timing details for sky viewing through May 15.
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Sky Watch the Stars
Cor Carali
Messier
Lord Rosse
Parsonstown
Ireland
Surviving Summer in Syracuse Trees Show Risks and Diversity
About half the street trees in Syracuse are silver and Norway maples say Donald Leopold of SUNY ESF. He urges planting a diversity of species to buffer against future problems and favors red and black maples for resilience in hot, cramped streets.
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Syracuse
Donald Leopold
Suny’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Crty
Leopold
James W. Hardin
North America
New York State
Hardwood Forest
Rise of the Red Maple reshapes Eastern forests
The red maple is spreading across the Northeastern and Mid Atlantic forests, aided by fire suppression and habitat fragmentation. Experts note maples thrive in varied soils, outcompete oaks, and may replace old trees, altering wildlife and forest structure with ongoing ecological change.
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Aliwitie
Canada
Marc Abrams
Pennsylvania State University
Northeast
Avlantic States
Midwest
Great Lakes Region
Appalachians
Piedmont
Abrams
United
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