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In our new paper, we explore the conditions within the Moon’s crust that result in the formation of granulites. Granulites are a rock type that formed from high temperature recrystallisation of existing highland rocks (see our previous post reviewing the … Continue reading
In this new paper, group members John Pernet-Fisher and Katherine Joy review high temperature (> ~1000 oC) thermal metamorphism on the Moon. Thermally metamorphosed rocks on the Moon are an important, yet under-studied group of rock types that have been … Continue reading
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The Earth-Moon system is thought to have formed in a volatile-poor environment relative to the outer Solar System. Despite this, measurable quantities of volatile elements have been reported in lunar samples. These volatiles do not necessarily represent primordial (i.e., original) … Continue reading
Unfortunately due to recent global events, this year the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) was canceled, which means no hot-wings or margaritas for us! Despite the cancellation check out our twitter (@EarthSolarSystm) where we are live tweeting the talks … Continue reading
Last week the team headed down to Oxford to attend the 2nd British Planetary Science conference. It was an excellent showcase of all the the fantastic science that is going on in the UK at the momment, induding talks and … Continue reading
We hope you enjoyed the first season of the Cosmic Cast, thanks to all our guests who came on this year! All our episodes are now available to stream on Spotify and iTunes: If there are any topics you … Continue reading
We’ve all just got back from the Bluedot science and music festival held at the Jodrell Bank Observatory. Despite all the rain, we had a great time! Check out our highlights here: If you want to go next … Continue reading
The past week a number of us have been at the European Lunar Symposium, here in Manchester. Over 100 scientists from across Europe gathered to discuss all things Lunar. The range of talks was fantastic! From Lunar geochemistry to Lunar … Continue reading
Got a burning question for a bunch of planetary scientists? On next week’s Cosmic Cast we’ll be doing a Q&A! Comment in the YouTube video below or tweet us a question (@EarthSolarSystm) by Friday and we’ll do our best to … Continue reading
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The Moon’s crust is very old. Formed over 4.3 billion years ago, it represents the primary lunar crust. Made up of a rocks called anorthosite (> 95 modal % Ca-rich plagioclase; see below), it makes up the light-grey areas seen … Continue reading
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