Hey there, space explorers! 🌌 Have you ever wondered what’s hidden deep inside the Moon? Well, scientists have just discovered something amazing that might give us some clues!
The Chang’e-5 mission from the Chinese mainland, named after the Moon goddess, brought back tiny green glass beads from the Moon. These aren’t just any glass beads—they’re super special! 💎
Most glass on the Moon forms when meteorites hit the surface and melt the rocks. But these beads are different. They have lots of magnesium inside, which suggests they might have come from deep inside the Moon, maybe even from the mantle! The mantle is the layer beneath the Moon’s surface crust, kind of like the filling inside a chocolate candy. 🍫
So how did these beads get to the surface? Scientists think that a long time ago, a giant asteroid smashed into the Moon and blasted rocks from deep underground up to where we can find them today. Imagine throwing a stone into water and seeing drops splash up, but on a much bigger scale! 🌕💥
This is super exciting because it’s the first time we might have pieces from the Moon’s deep inside. It’s like getting a surprise sneak peek into a hidden world! 🎁
By studying these beads, scientists like Dr. Alexander Nemchin and Dr. Tim Johnson from Curtin University in Australia, and Dr. Wang Xiaolei from Nanjing University, hope to learn more about how the Moon formed and changed over billions of years.
Understanding what’s inside the Moon can also help us learn about Earth and other planets. Plus, it could help us plan future missions to the Moon! Maybe one day, you’ll be part of those missions. 🚀
Isn’t space exploration awesome? Keep looking up, and who knows what amazing things you’ll discover! ✨
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Chang'e-5 collected glass beads reveal secrets of moon's deep interior
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