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Scattering of Sunlight in Lunar Exosphere Caused by Gravitational Microclusters of Lunar Dust

Authors: Fran De Aquino

In this article it is showed how sub-micron dust is able to reach the lunar exosphere and produce the “horizon glow” and “streamers” observed at lunar horizon by astronauts in orbit and surface landers, during the Apollo era of exploration.

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[v1] 2013-09-30 14:49:13

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