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Internal structure of the Moon

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The Moon has many layers.

Moon Schematic Cross Section.svg
Moon Schematic Cross Section.svg
It has a hard skin. Under that is a thick middle. A small metal part is in the center. It is very old. Can you look up at it tonight?
Lunar Olivine Basalt 15555 from Apollo 15 in National Museum of Natural History.jpg
Lunar Olivine Basalt 15555 from Apollo 15 in National Museum of Natural History.jpg

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File:Return of the moon diagram.svg
Return of the moon diagram.svg
File:Lunar Olivine Basalt 15555 from Apollo 15 in National Museum of Natural History.jpg
Lunar Olivine Basalt 15555 from Apollo 15...
File:Thermal state of the Moon at age 100 Ma.jpg
Thermal state of the Moon at age 100 Ma.jpg
File:Moon Schematic Cross Section.svg
Moon Schematic Cross Section.svg
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