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FAMILY FRIENDLY PROJECT
This simple activity provides a good introduction to how lunar craters and their surrounding features are created, and it’s great fun for all the family to get involved with.
Craters are formed when an asteroid, comet or large meteorite hits the surface of a planet or moon. These objects can be travelling at speeds of up to 40 kilometres per second, so the impact is violent and the energy released can
