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Lunar Sample 68500

MissionApollo 16
Lithologysoil
LocationStation 8 on the north rim of a 10-15 meter crater in the vicinity of visible rays from South Ray Crater
DescriptionSoil 68500 accompanied rake sample 68510 at Station 8, on the north rim of a 10-15 meter crater in the vicinity of visible rays from South Ray crater. Astronauts reported several glass fragments scattered over the surface in this area, some reflecting red and green in the sunlight. The sample area is generally free of large rocks.

In Situ

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Lunar Sample Atlas    Lunar Sample68500

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