[MIham] Japanese Spacecraft Set to Hit the Moon

[Frank]

Space Weather News for June 10, 2009
http://spaceweather.com

IMPACT ALERT: Japan's Kaguya will crash into the Moon on Wednesday, June 
10th, around 1830 UT. The timing favors observers in Asia and Australia, who 
might be able to see a flash of light or a plume of debris rising from the 
Moon's southeastern limb.  The spacecraft masses 2,600 kg and it will slam 
into the lunar surface at 6,000 km/hr.  No one knows, however, how bright 
the flash might be or whether it will be visible even through large 
telescopes.  Images of the crash, if any are captured, will be posted on 
http://spaceweather.com .


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