TITLE

Opening a new window to the universe

AUTHOR(S)

Villard, Ray

PUB. DATE

September 1992

SOURCE

Odyssey;Sep92, Vol. 1 Issue 7, p16

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Predicts that in the early 21st century, a permanent underground city will be set up on the moon. Focus on providing a base for scientists, astronomers and engineers to study the universe; Advantages of astronomical observations from the moon instead of the Earth; Speculations as to what kind of research will be conducted by moon inhabitants.

ACCESSION #

9210051794

Tags: MOON

 

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