The moon is older than we thought

Specimens collected by Apollo astronauts in the 60s and 70s show that the Moon is older than we often think .

The moon can be formed about 50 million years after the solar system was born.

According to a correspondent in Brussels, scientists at Brussels University's G-Time Laboratory (ULB) have analyzed samples of astronauts collected from the Apollo spacecraft from the Moon. brought to Earth in the 60s and 70s of the last century.

According to the newly published research results, the Moon - the Earth's only natural satellite, is older than we thought. By analyzing the content of hafnium and tungsten elements in the stones taken from the Moon, ULB scientists concluded that 'Sister Hang' can be formed about 50 million years after the System The sun was born.

Scientists believe that levels of hafnium and tungsten in specimens from the Moon are 'natural radioactive clocks' that measure the age of this particular celestial body. ULB scientists say that the information about the true age of the Moon will have a great impact on the astronomy field of the world today.

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