Analyses of lunar transient phenomena ltp observations from 5571994 a. Crotts and cameron hummels department of astronomy, columbia university, columbia astrophysics laboratory, 550 west 120th street, new york, ny 10027, usa. Does anyone have photographic evidence of a transient lunar phenomenon. This catalog lists 1468 descriptions of observed lunar transient phenomena reported in the literature. In this paper i the database of tlp reports is subjected to a discriminating statistical filter robust against sites of spurious reports, and produces a restricted sample that may be largely reliable, and is highly correlated geographically with event catalogs. Jan 23, 2020 a transient lunar phenomenon tlp or lunar transient phenomenon ltp is a shortlived light, color, or change in appearance on the surface of the moon. This is a series of rough notes on mysterious lights that have been seen by telescope on the surface of the moon for centuries. Transient lunar phenomena studies image of tlp taken by leon stuart, 1953 november 15. A transient lunar phenomenon tlp or lunar transient phenomenon ltp is a shortlived light, color, or change in appearance on the surface of the moon claims of shortlived lunar phenomena go back at least 1,000 years, with some having been observed independently by multiple witnesses or. They often occur within lunar craters and around the perimeters of basins.
Abstract transient lunar phenomena tlps have been reported for centuries, but their nature is largely unsettled and remains controversial. Transient lunar phenomena tlps are described as shortlived changes in the brightness of patches on the face of the moon. Lunar outgassing, transient phenomena and the return to the moon iii. Jun 10, 2019 transient lunar phenomena posted in beginning and intermediate imaging. For centuries a series of transient lunar phenomenon have been reported on or above the moons surface. Transient lunar phenomenon article about transient lunar. Transient lunar phenomena cruz roa, andr es felipe october 1, 2012 abstract transient lunar phenomena tlp observed on the surface of the moon, are of high rarity, low repetition rate and very short observation times, resulting in that there is little information about this topic. Such occasional changes have been noted throughout human history, since the moon is the most prominent extraterrestrial object in the sky other than the sun and by far the more easily observed under ordinary conditions. At least 300 such events have been recorded by modern astronomers, with at least 2,200 reports in the historic literature. Claims of shortlived phenomena go back at least years, with some having been observed independently by multiple witnesses or reputable scientists.
Transient lunar phenomena studies columbia university. The sites named in nearly 400 reports of lunar transient phenomena fall into three classes. The term was created by patrick moore in his coauthorship of nasa technical report r277 chronological catalog of. It gives astronomers an idea of what to expect when they undertake a lunar monitoring program from earth. It has been called the museum of the early solar system, preserving surface features from long ago. Lunar outgassing, transient phenomena and the return to. History perhaps the first example of transient lunar phenomena was recorded by william herschel the astronomer who discovered uranus. Crotts department of astronomy, columbia university, columbia astrophysics laboratory, 550 west 120th street, new york, ny 10027 abstract in paper i of this series, we show that transient lunar phenomena tlps. Transient lunar phenomena a transient lunar phenomenon tlp, or lunar transient phenomenon ltp, is a shortlived light, color, or change in appearance on the lunar surface. Transient lunar phenomena tlps have been reported for centuries, but their. A carbon spectrum was obtained from a tlp in the crater alphonsus. Their physical nature is unknown and even their reality is a point of dispute. The term was created by patrick moore in his coauthorship of nasa technical report r277 chronological catalog of reported lunar events, published in 1968.
The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. They prepared a detailed chronology of lunar events that occurred from june 1950 to october 1967. Transient lunar phenomena tlps have been reported for centuries, but their nature is largely unsettled, and even their existence as a coherent phenomenon is controversial. A spectrogram of a tlp could indicate a great deal about its properties. Transient lunar phenomena and electrostatic glow discharges. Regardless of what theory is advanced, what arguments are put forward, and what newfound information is produced, the investigation of transient lunar phenomena will provide an interesting, and sometimes exciting pasttime for amateur astronomers. Dec 10, 2014 a transient lunar phenomenon or tlp is a shortterm change on, or above, the lunar surface and can take the form of a colored glow, a brightness variability, an obscuration of detail, gray. This is the first systematic count of lunar nightside phenomena. The troublesome nature of tlp observations with the sensitivity of the human eye peering through an optical telescope, the detection of a tlp is evidently a rare event. Transient lunar phenomena tlp observed on the surface of the moon, are of high rarity, low repetition rate and very short observation times. Temporary changes in the appearance of lunar features are known as temporary lunar phenomena, or tlp. The events range from bright flashes, to reddish or bluish glows, to obscurations.
A transient lunar phenomenon tlp or lunar transient phenomenon ltp is a shortlived light, color, or change in appearance on the surface of the moon claims of shortlived lunar phenomena go back at least 1,000 years, with some having been observed independently by multiple witnesses or reputable scientists. The term was created by patrick moore in his coauthorship of nasa technical report r277 chronological catalog of reported lunar events, publishe. Transient lunar phenomena tlps have been reported for centuries, but their nature. The intention is that this will eventually become a more fully polished article on the subject, but meanwhile it is hoped that the notes are useful to someone. Oct, 2014 transient lunar phenomena tlp are shortterm events visible on the lunar surface, and you wont need a really powerful telescope to see them. Strange unexplained flashes on the moon transient lunar. A term used in reference to a shortlived anomalous change in the light or color on parts of the lunar surface. Transient lunar phenomena unexplained mysteries encyclopedia. Lunar geologic activity is thought to have ceased com. Transient lunar phenomena cruz roa, andr es felipe october 1, 2012 abstract transient lunar phenomena tlp observed on the surface of the moon, are of high rarity, low repetition rate and very short observation times, resulting in that there is. Pdf lunar outgassing, transient phenomena, and the. Claims of shortlived phenomena go back at least years, with some having been observed independently by multiple witnesses or. Claims of shortlived phenomena go back at least 1,000 years, with some having been observed independently by multiple witnesses or reputable scientists.
Transient lunar phenomena tlps have been reported for centuries, but their nature is largely unsettled. Jun 27, 20 weve also written about amateur efforts to document transient lunar phenomena and studies attempting to pinpoint a possible source of these spurious glows and flashes on the moon observed over. Jan 27, 2012 the voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. Transient lunar phenomena tlp are shortterm events visible on the lunar surface, and you wont need a really powerful telescope to see them. A transient lunar phenomenon tlp or lunar transient phenomenon ltp is a shortlived light. Lunar outgassing, transient phenomena and the return to the. A transient lunar phenomenon tlp or lunar transient phenomenon ltp is a shortlived light, color, or change in appearance on the surface of the moon. Hillier jet propulsion laboratory, california institute of technology, mail stop 183501, 4800 oak grove drive, pasadena, california 91109.
Hundreds of events that last for only a short time, especially as compared to the moons claimed 4. Lunar transient phenomena ltp have been reported for at least 450 years. In 1966, a transient lunar phenomena report was compiled for nasa by four of the top scientists and astronomers of the time. A transient lunar phenomenon or tlp is a shortterm change on, or above, the lunar surface and can take the form of a colored glow, a brightness variability, an obscuration of detail, gray components to a shadow, or flashes. The list below describes the broad range of types of transient lunar phenomena tlp. Winifred sawtell cameron lunar transient phenomena catalog extension. Such occasional changes have been noted throughout human history, since the moon is the most prominent extraterrestrial object in the sky other than the sun and by far the more. Als lunar transient phenomena ltp, auch transient lunar phenomena, tlp. The study is one of the most comprehensive looks at possible connections between transient lunar phenomena and the solar cycle.
In 1178, several monks noticed a huge flaming torch on the moon. Transient lunar phenomena tlps, called ltps by some authors are predominantly opticalwavelength e. Transient lunar phenomena tlp observed on the surface of the moon, are of high rarity, low repetition rate and very short. This book refers to over 450 years worth of notes recording observations of unique or unusual phenomena seen on the lunar surface. For those who think theres a possibility that the moon is rarely still active and these changes are observable through amateur telescopes photographs. Tlp appear as visible changes in the otherwise static lunar landscape. Transient lunar phenomena tlps are evanescent localized glows and obscurations on the moon. Barbara middlehurst, a wellknown astronomer, worked with her team member, patrick craig, and others. Reports of transient lunar phenomena go back over 1,000 years, but have only really been taken seriously since the early 1960s, when astronomers themselves began to view the phenomena and record it. In this paper i the database of tlp reports is subjected to a discriminating statistical filter robust against sites of spurious reports, and produces a restricted sample that may be largely reliable, and is highly correlated geographically with event. Transient lunar phenomena and triboelectricity sciencedirect.
Journal of electrostatics, 1982 8184 81 elsevier scientific publishing company, amsterdam printed in the netherlands short communication transient lunar phenomena and triboelectricity d. Lunar observers mainly amateurs have noticed that the moons surface is occasionally host to anomalous transient lunar phenomena tlp which have assumed a variety of forms, including isolated flashes or pulses of light, coloured glows and obscurations of portions of the lunar surface. Transient lunar phenomena tlps have been reported for centuries, but their nature is largely unsettled and remains controversial. Lunar transient phenomena science mission directorate. Transient lunar phenomena beginning and intermediate.
Lunar transient phenomena ltp have been reported for at least. Transient lunar phenomenon wikimili, the best wikipedia. These anomalies include unexplained flashes of light, strange clouds of various colors, glowing spots and more. Apollo 17 transient lunar phenomena tlp grimaldi crater. Deyoung the moon is often described as a dead, unchanging satellite of the earth. A transient lunar phenomenon tlp refers to shortlived lights, colors, or changes in appearance of the lunar surface. Apr 14, 20 the study is one of the most comprehensive looks at possible connections between transient lunar phenomena and the solar cycle. Transient lunar phenomenon wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Transient lunar phenomena something strange was occurring on the moon. Nasa technical report r277 chronological catalog of reported lunar events u. Predictions and tests for outgassingregolith interactions arlin p. Heretofore, this has put tlp reporting largely into the category of anecdotal evidence, which in many minds makes them. Nasa tr r277 released in 1968 was at that time the single most complete listing of all observed lunar anomalies that were recorded by observers from 1500 until 1967.
Tlps are the shortlived changes in brightness in areas on the surface of the moon, appearing as quick bright flashes, with some lasting seconds and some lasting for hours. Mar 23, 2020 reports of transient lunar phenomena go back over 1,000 years, but have only really been taken seriously since the early 1960s, when astronomers themselves began to view the phenomena and record it. They can occur over periods of minutes to hours, and require only patience and a steady eye to discover. Request pdf on jan 1, 2014, anthony cook and others published lunar transient phenomena find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
Nonetheless, tlp data show regularities in the observations. Weve also written about amateur efforts to document transient lunar phenomena and studies attempting to pinpoint a possible source of these. Nov 28, 2016 in 1966, a transient lunar phenomena report was compiled for nasa by four of the top scientists and astronomers of the time. The tlp is the small, bright spot in the center of the image. Various authors14 have shown that transient lunar phenomena tlps are unlikely to arise from the excitation of luminescence in lunar rocks by such agents as the solar wind5, but the. Pdf lunar outgassing, transient phenomena, and the return. Lunar outgassing, transient phenomena, and the return to. Apr 21, 2014 best transient lunar phenomena swiftstidevil.
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