The constraints that any plausible thermal model of the moon should fulfill are reviewed, and the shortcomings exhibited by models so far proposed are pointed out. A model satisfying the constraints is suggested. It involves a giant impact on the temperature distribution of the moon.


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    Title :

    On the thermal history of the moon


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    1973-04-01


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    Miscellaneous


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    English


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