Geologic map of the Moon's south polar region, revealing the varied topographical features of the lunar surface. The South Pole has been identified as a possible future location for a human outpost due to the discovery of water ice in the shadowed craters. Map is based on data obtained from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter.

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Keywords: 13, 2012, 21st, astronomical, astronomy, atmosphere, century, circle, circular, corona, coronal, eclipse, eclipsed, eclipsing, extensions, heliophysics, moon, november, physics, sky, solar, space, sun, total, totality