Treasure Hunt in Earth’s Attic
Lunar scientists are treasure hunters who are piecing together the story of our common beginnings. |
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Miriam Galenas is a graduate student at the University of Maryland. Working alongside her advisor, Dr. Richard Walker, Miriam studies ancient rocks from the Moon.
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These lunar rocks were stored naturally in pristine condition in Earth’s attic for about 4.5 billion years until they were brought to Earth by Apollo astronauts. New techniques used by Miriam are revealing a snapshot of the chemical make-up of the debris that shaped the young Moon and Earth. Miriam, together with her NASA Lunar Science Institute partners at the Lunar and Planetary Institute and Johnson Space Center, is taking a closer look at the lunar samples — national treasures that hold answers about our own beginnings!
Image credit: Lunar and Planetary Institute |
