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Vallis Alpes (say it ain't so)
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April 17th 06, 02:28 AM posted to sci.astro.amateur
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Vallis Alpes (say it ain't so)
Martin R. Howell wrote:
Who has gazed at this formation and not thought to themselves, "How could
that possibly be a natural occurrence?"
Go to:
[lunar Alps from Earth]
http://theastropost.com/Redo%20Image...20Objects.html
The lunar Alps are taller and steeper due to less gravity and no
erosion. But how are they any less natural than, our Earth based
mountains when seen from space?
Mt. Everest from the International Space Station
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/New...p3?img_id=8761
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/New...3?img_id=16497
Vinson Massif , Antarctica from space
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/New...3?img_id=15356
Denali from space
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/New...3?img_id=15310
Mt. Blanc from space
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/New...3?img_id=15348
Cerro Aconcagua, South America from space
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/New...3?img_id=15315
Rocky Mtn. National Park
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/New...p3?img_id=9305
Mt. Elbrus, Caucasus Range, Russia
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/New...3?img_id=10817
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