Chang'E 6- Sample Return Options

[Phil Stooke]

The full resolution version of that map is here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tebyydtb4cqy...eedu22&dl=0

Phil

[PhilHorzempa]

A couple of views of the landing site of C-6 from Lunar Orbiter.

First, image 5030-H1 from Lunar Orbiter 5, obtained 57 years ago!




Second, an enlargement of image 5030-H1, with a star to mark where C-6 touched down.




These versions are from the Lunar Orbiter Image Recovery Project (LOIRP), in which I participated.


Another Phil

[nogal]

Continuing the work of posts #30 and #32, here is a new version of the Chang'e 6 Google Moon (GE) KML file that expands the coverage of some aspects of the mission.

The file's contents are grouped in three major themes: "Planning", "Descent", and "On the Surface":

• Planning, has the contents of the file's previous version, covering the study to select landing areas and the preferred landing site.
• Descent, is about the landing path, using CNSA's movie as a guide. The ground track and a few key points are included, as well as a couple of clips from the landing video.
• On the Surface, includes the actual landing site (an image from LROC's "First view" page), Phil's workspace, and an image taken by Chang'e 6 rover.

The landing coordinates given by JPL are used to co-register the images. Full credit is given to all of the sources.

All the above elements are accessible from GE's left side panel. Some elements are not initially displayed, but can be toggled on and off. Selecting the file name (blue, underscored) on the left panel displays an explanation and all credits.

To install: save the attached file to disk, than double click on it to open it. GE will start, if not started already, and display a message asking to allow changing to the Moon, if the Moon is not currently displayed. The globe will rotate and zoom to the point where CNSA's landing film starts, with a similar perspective.

Follow the ground path to the landing site or select the features on GE's side panel to explore the file's contents.

Your comments, suggestions, as well as reports of any errors, are very welcome. Please post them here or send me a Personal Message.

 Chang__e_6_2024AUG05.kmz ( 1.96MB ) Number of downloads: 41



Fernando

[Phil Stooke]

Names Approved for Moon: 11 Names for Features at the Chang'e 6 Landing Site

08/06/2024

The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the names Statio Tianjiang, Mons Song, Xu Xiake, Levi-Montalcini, Salam, Zhang Zhongjing, Su Song, Chien-Shiung Wu, Li Shizhen, Perey, and Li Bing for eleven features on the Moon. For more information, please see the LAC-121 nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.

https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/

https://asc-planetarynames-data.s3.us-west-...lac_121_wac.pdf


Phil

[nogal]

Thank you Phil. I'm adding those names to the KML file since, obviously, Google Earth does not have them.

Here is the updated file:  Chang__e_6_2024AUG12.kmz ( 1.96MB ) Number of downloads: 35


Fernando