Why astronomers want to put a telescope on the dark side of the moon

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Why astronomers want to put a telescope on the dark side of the moon
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LuSEE-Night is designed to provide never-before-seen glimpses of one of the universe's least understood eras.

’s lunar lander, as part of the company’s second moon excursion. Once in position, Blue Ghost will detach from Firefly’s Elytra space vehicle, then travel down to the furthest site ever reached on the moon’s dark side.

More specifically, LuSEE-Night will be equipped with specialized antennae designed by the Berkeley Lab team to listen between 0.5 and 50 megahertz. To accomplish this, both the antennae and its Blue Ghost transport will need to be able to withstand the extreme temperatures experienced on the moon’s far side, which can span between -280 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

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