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Determination of selenographic positions

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The exploration of the Moon necessitates precise positional measurements for effective cartography and navigation, as well as for scientific experiments. This paper presents a method for determining selenographic positions using star observations, significantly enhancing the accuracy of lunar surface mapping and navigation.

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The systematic examination of lunar surface characteristics is entering a new phase requiring detailed measurements of position for purposes of cartography, surface and near-surface navigation, and correlation and data reduction of scientific experiments, such as gravimetry, active seismology, geological sampling, etc.

A method of obtaining selenographic positions is described in this paper, and an example of the technique is presented.

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  1. Applied Research Laboratories, General Dynamics, Fort Worth, Texas, USA

    Maud W. Makemson

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Makemson, M.W. Determination of selenographic positions. The Moon 2, 293–308 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00561882

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