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Lunar Sample 76280

MissionApollo 17
Lithologysoil
LocationCollected at Station 6 on south slope of North Massif
DescriptionThis surface soil was collected at Station 6 on the south slope of the North Massif. It has a large boulder nearby which casts a permanent shadow on 76240: 76260 and 76280 are just outside the limit of the overhang. 76260 is a 2 cm skim and 76280 is a 5 cm scoop. The area slopes 11 degrees to the south with scattered fragments <6cm.

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Other Information

Lunar Sample Atlas    Lunar Sample76280

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