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New view of the Balmer-Kapteyn region: Cryptomare distribution and formation

Li, Fei; Yan, Jianguo; Gao, Wutong +4 more

Context. The cryptomare in the Balmer-Kapteyn region is the oldest one on the Moon. Determining the extent and formation of this feature can deepen our understanding of early mare volcanism and help establish temporal and spatial constraints on lunar thermal and volcanic history.
Aims: This paper focuses on the identification of lunar cryptom…