NASA | The Moon As Art Contest

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) initiated a Moon art campaign, selecting 24 images from thousands to form a collection. Five images were shortlisted for a public vote, including Starry Night, Tycho Central Peak, Diviner North Pole, Lanae Crater Topography, and Clerk Crater. Tycho Central Peak won with 52% of the votes and will feature on the collection's cover. The campaign highlights the Moon's diverse landscapes and invites the public to explore these visuals on the LRO website.

What was the main goal of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's art campaign?

• To develop new space travel technology

• To study the sun's impact on the moon

• To create a visual art collection from the moon's images

• To explore the surface of Mars

Which of the following images was NOT part of the public vote for the Moon's art collection?

• Apollo Landing Site

• Diviner North Pole

• Tycho Central Peak

• Starry Night

What unique feature does the Tycho Central Peak image highlight?

• Highly reflective debris in a crater

• Nighttime temperatures at the moon's North Pole

• A mountain peak inside an impact crater with a large boulder

• A colorful view of the moon's South Pole

Which image uses a digital terrain map to show elevation differences?

• Lanae Crater Topography

• Diviner North Pole

• Starry Night

• Clerk Crater

What percentage of votes did Tycho Central Peak receive to win the contest?

• 52%

• 68%

• 60%

• 45%