The Dark Side of the Moon

March 18, 2023

The Dark Side of the Moon

Order ID	53563633773
Type	Essay
Writer Level	Masters
Style	APA
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Perfect Number of Pages to Order	5-10 Pages

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The Dark Side of the Moon

The dark side of the moon is a mysterious and intriguing aspect of our natural satellite that has fascinated scientists and the general public alike for centuries. Contrary to popular belief, the dark side of the moon is not actually dark, but it is called so because it is not visible from Earth due to its synchronous rotation with our planet. This means that the same side of the moon always faces the Earth, while the other side is hidden from view.

The first images of the far side of the moon were obtained by the Soviet Luna 3 spacecraft in 1959. These images revealed a starkly different landscape than the side that faces Earth, with fewer large maria and a more rugged terrain. Since then, several other spacecraft missions have provided further information about the dark side of the moon, including the Chinese Chang’e 4 mission which landed a rover on the far side in 2019.

One of the most notable features of the dark side of the moon is the South Pole-Aitken basin, which is one of the largest and oldest impact craters in the solar system. This basin is believed to have formed over 4 billion years ago when a large asteroid or comet collided with the moon, creating a crater nearly 2,500 km in diameter and several kilometers deep.

The dark side of the moon is also home to several other large impact craters, including the Tsiolkovsky crater, which is located near the south pole of the moon. This crater is particularly interesting to scientists because it is believed to contain water ice, which could potentially be used as a resource for future lunar missions.

Another fascinating aspect of the dark side of the moon is the potential for radio astronomy. Because the far side of the moon is shielded from Earth’s radio transmissions, it provides a unique location for observing the universe without the interference of Earth-based radio signals. In 2019, the Chinese Chang’e 4 mission deployed a low-frequency radio telescope on the far side of the moon, which could provide valuable insights into the early universe and the origins of galaxies.

Despite its many interesting features, the dark side of the moon poses several challenges for exploration and scientific study. Because it is not visible from Earth, communication with spacecraft on the far side of the moon is more difficult and requires a network of relay satellites. The lack of sunlight on the far side also poses challenges for power generation, as solar panels cannot be used in permanently shadowed areas.

In conclusion, the dark side of the moon is a fascinating and mysterious aspect of our natural satellite that has captivated our imaginations for centuries. With the advancement of technology and the continued exploration of space, we are likely to learn more about this enigmatic region and the secrets it holds about the history and evolution of our solar system.

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Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points)	Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper.	20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking.	30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking.	40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete.	50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing.
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points).	Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper.	5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6^th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper.	10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6^th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources.	15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6^th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources.	20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6^th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment.
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points)	Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper.	5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors	10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors	15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage.	20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free.
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points)	Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper.	3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6^th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6^th edition requirements whatsoever.	5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6^th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper	7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment.	10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6^th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper.

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