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	Peaks of Eternal Light :: Astrobiology Magazine ::
		In some locations, there are "peaks of eternal light," or pics de lumiere eternelle, as the French astronomer Camille Flammarion called them at the end of the nineteenth century.
		A peak of eternal light would be a good place to retreat to in winter, where we could maintain low level operations.
		Finally, just as the moon's axis of rotation produces peaks of eternal light, there are also places, like the bottoms of some craters near the poles, that are in permanent shadow.
	www.astrobio.net /news/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1783&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 (734 words)

	Peak of Eternal Light - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Peak of Eternal Light (PEL) describes a point on a body within the solar system which is eternally bathed in sunlight.
		Peaks of Eternal Light would be advantageous for space exploration and colonization due to the ability of an electrical device located there to receive solar power regardless of the time of day, and the relatively stable temperature range.
		Peaks of Eternal Light on the Moon would not be perfectly "eternal", since sunlight would still be cut off occasionally by Earth's shadow during a Lunar eclipse (which can last up to 6 hours).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Peak_of_Eternal_Light (430 words)

	ESA Science & Technology: SMART-1 Search for Lunar Peaks of Eternal Light
		The popular astronomer and writer Camille Flammarion proposed in 1879 that there might be peaks of eternal light at the poles - "pics de lumiere eternelle".
		Although for most of the Moon's surface there are no perceptible seasonal variations in the length of the day, there can be large variations of illumination over the poles during the course of the year.
		The illuminated part of the crater rim at the top of the image is very close to the lunar north pole and is a candidate for a peak of eternal sunlight.
	sci.esa.int /science-e/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=36974 (514 words)

	CNN.com - Moon probe to map 'Peak of Eternal Light' - May 10, 2002
		Moon probe to map 'Peak of Eternal Light'
		Besides producing a three-dimensional model of the lunar surface, the SMART-1 mission will focus its attention on the mysterious south pole region, including the Peak of Eternal Light, which is perpetually bathed in sunlight.
		Despite the cosmic blast, solar rays never illuminate the interiors of some nearby craters and the orbiter will be the first to study the hidden recesses in great detail.
	archives.cnn.com /2002/TECH/space/05/10/moon.mountain/index.html (406 words)

	Wormbrain
		One of its most important discoveries was a “Peak of Eternal Light,” a mountaintop near the Moon’s north pole in constant, year-round sunlight.
		Or at least a poorly illuminated “Peak of Eternal Light”.
		In fact, during the total lunar eclipse of Dec `91, airborne dust from Mount Pinatubo blocked almost all of this refracted light from reaching the Moon.
	wormbrain.com /?p=56 (406 words)

	pathofindividuality
		Through that knowing he both knows himself as an eternal individual and through some amazing holographic technology, he knows himself to be one with all.
		The personas differ, the eternal is eternally one.
		To use the image of a pyramid: you have your avatars at the peak, and then those closest to those understandings on the next level down, and on downward to the bulk of humanity, which most likely only dimly knows the surface or kernel of those particular teachings.
	www.speakeasy.org /~raymondw/Articles/pathofindividual.html (1639 words)

	Eternal Light Beacon :: Living on the Moon
		The Peak of Eternal Light is an imposing mountain on the south pole of the moon which serves as home to the scientists stationed in this unique living environment.
		Continually under the light of the sun, the Peak provides excellent thermal energy for the inhabitants of the moon.
		The living quarters of the scientists are located near the base of the Peak.
	www.eternallightbeacon.com /LIVINGonthemoon.htm (862 words)

	ESA - Space Science - SMART-1 search for lunar 'peaks of eternal light'
		SMART-1 took views of the north polar region from a distance of 5000 km during a pause in the spiralling descent to the science orbit.
		The illuminated part of crater rim in the very top left of the image is very close to the north pole and is a candidate for a 'peak of eternal light'.
		The existence of peaks of eternal light (areas that remain constantly illuminated regardless of seasonal variations) at the poles was first predicted in the second half of the nineteenth century by the astronomer Camille Flammarion.
	www.esa.int /esaSC/SEMLWGW797E_index_0.html (498 words)

	22 over 7 = [aspects + concepts of matter + energy / form flame light space image + imagination]
		It will be mapping the so-called Peak of Eternal Light, a mountaintop that is permanently bathed in sunlight, while all around are dark craters never touched by the Sun.
		For a crater in front of us, with light coming from behind, we see the rim nearest us 'in shade' and the rim farther away from us 'in the light.' For a mountain it is opposite: the mountain wall towards us is illuminated and the other mountain wall is in the shade.
		At the peak of the flow, molten magma was being transformed into new rock pushing skyward at a rate of 11 yards per day.
	www.nmazca.com /3142857/archive/2005_01_01_archive.htm (3698 words)

	NPR : Excerpt: 'Sunstorm'
		Solar-cell arrays and an antenna farm had been placed up there in the light, as well as the sun sensors that were the Station's main purpose.
		But the light was too brilliant for Mikhail's eyes, and his visor quickly opaqued.
		And all this was thrown into stark relief by the low light of the sun as it rolled endlessly around the horizon, the long shadows it cast turning like clock hands.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=4703977 (2290 words)

	Space and Science News: March 2004: 3
		Both rovers are nearing the end of their planned 90-day missions with enough life left in their solar-powered batteries to attempt long drives across the planet's surface in search of more geologic information.
		There is a "peak of eternal light" on the Moon – a region from which the Sun never sets, according to astronomers.
		Finding a permanently illuminated peak makes the lunar north pole an enticing region for exploration and for the site of the first Moonbase.
	www.daviddarling.info /archive/2004/archiveMar04_3.html (1014 words)

	Universe Today - Eternally Lit Lunar Peaks
		Thu, 24 Nov 2005 - Since the Moon only has a slight tilt, some of its mountains are bathed in eternal sunlight, and would make ideal places to put solar panels to power a future moon base.
		The European Space Agency's SMART-1 spacecraft is currently mapping the Moon, and one its missions is to identify some of these peaks of eternal light.
		There are probably also craters in the region which are in eternal shadow, and could contain water ice.
	www.universetoday.com /am/publish/peaks_of_eternal_light.html?24112005 (744 words)

	SMART-1 to Crash the Moon
		Peaks of Eternal Light are prime real estate for solar-powered Moon bases.
		It has to come down sometime--and soon--so ESA mission scientists decided to crash it in a place where the crash can be seen from Earth and studied.
		The main event is the flash of heat and light at the "point" of impact.
	science.nasa.gov /headlines/y2006/30aug_smart1.xml (739 words)

	Sunny lunar mountain good site for base
		The "peak of eternal light," as it is called, is on the rim of Peary, a 50-mile-wide crater at the lunar north pole.
		The peak, announced by scientists from Johns Hopkins University at a meeting of astronomers in Houston, was discovered by analyzing images take of the moon's poles by the Clementine spacecraft in 1994.
		Finding the permanently illuminated peak means the lunar north pole might be a good place to build Earth's first moonbase, the scientists said.
	www.spacedaily.com /news/lunar-04l.html (268 words)

	SMART-1 search for lunar peaks of eternal light
		Images like these will help identify if peaks of eternal light exist at the poles.
		The illuminated part of crater rim in the very top of the image is very close to the North pole and is a candidate for a peak of eternal sunlight.
		Even if for most of the Moon the length of the day does not vary perceptibly during the course of seasons, this is not the case over the poles, where illumination can vary extensively during the course of the year.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2005-04/esa-ssf041505.php (474 words)

	UFO Area Probe arrives at Moon's gateway
		Dr Bernard Foing, chief scientist at the European Space Agency said the landmark was of symbolic importance.
		Conversely, studying the Moon's origins and evolution could also shed light on the composition of the early Earth.
		Smart 1 will also survey a flat region known as the Peak of Eternal Light near the south pole which is thought to be bathed in perpetual sunlight and also appears to be flat.
	www.ufoarea.com /universe_probe_moon_gateway.html (681 words)

	Malapert (crater) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The nearest craters of note are Cabeus to the west, and Shoemaker crater to the south-southeast and nearer to the south pole of the Moon.
		The rim of Malapert forms an irregular ring of peaks around the interior floor.
		The peak of this ridge lies almost exactly along 0° longitude, and it has the unusual attribute of always lying within sight of the Earth, as well as the Shackleton crater at the south pole.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Malapert_(crater) (376 words)

	BBC News \| Sci/Tech \| What we can make of Moon water
		On its western limb is the so-called "Peak of Eternal Light" a region of the moon that is in constant sunlight.
		Not far away, in the depth of a cavernous crater, is a place where sunlight never reaches.
		It is in cracks and fissures in such eternally dark, and cold, regions where it is thought ice could exist.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/sci/tech/62348.stm (587 words)

	Halfbakery: Moon mill
		Put a gigantic light mill (links) visible from earth on the moon.
		Perhaps the shaft could be made tall enough so the blades stick out "over" the rim of the moon at new moon and one can see the mill all month round.
		Hits by laser light would be marked by faster or slower rotation of the mill (Sancho Pansa is faithful Stopwatch carrier to time RPM).
	www.halfbakery.com /idea/Moon_20mill (235 words)

	SMART-1 finds possible moon-base \| The Register
		Scientists have identified a candidate "peak of eternal light" - a permanently illuminated area on the moon that could be used as a future lunar base.
		The site, which is near the northern lunar pole, was identified by the SMART-1 satellite, which has been monitoring the light levels at the poles since it arrived in orbit at the beginning of 2005.
		One of SMART-1's mission objectives is to monitor polar shadows cast during the moon's rotation (relative to the Sun).
	www.theregister.com /2005/04/18/smart_1_moonbase (510 words)

	Eternal Light Beacon :: Staying on the Peak of Health
		Eternal Light Beacon :: Staying on the Peak of Health
		When you are at the moon’s Peak of Eternal Light, you will be in gravity that is 1/6 of the Earth’s gravity.
		You will need to be at the peak of fitness.
	www.eternallightbeacon.com (972 words)

	CNN.com - Europe sets date to launch moon probe - Aug. 29, 2003
		AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters) - Europe's first moon probe is expected to lift off from French Guiana at the end of September after its launch was delayed twice in recent weeks, the European Space Agency (ESA) said Friday.
		The probe, which will orbit the moon to study its surface, is expected take around 16 months to reach its destination.
		It will search for signs of water in moon craters and try to shed light on the origins of Earth's closest neighbor.
	www.cnn.com /2003/TECH/space/08/29/europe.moon.reut/index.html (213 words)

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		The Lander will aim for the 'Peak of Eternal Light' on the rim of the 20 km-diameter, 3 km-deep Shackleton South Pole crater - a site uniquely suited for establishing a future outpost.
		The 'Peak of Eternal Light' (described above) is in direct view of Malapert, the twin peaks offer the tantalising possibility of both of uninterrupted power and communications.
		Euromoon can be seen as be the initial step in founding the first extraterrestrial outpost, founding the infrastructure for a 'robotic village' controlled by a 'virtual community' of Earth-based operators using telescience.
	nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov /planetary/text/esa_pr_19980305.txt (783 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Science/Nature \| Lunar mountain has eternal light
		It had been thought that nowhere on the Moon was there a so-called peak of eternal light - although some research had identified a few north polar regions that stayed lit for 95% of the time.
		Unlike the lunar south pole, which has no mountains of eternal light, the north pole has peaks that are constantly illuminated - at least during the lunar summer.
		Speaking at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Houston, Texas, Ben Bussey warned the continuous illumination could be a seasonal effect that disappears in winter (for which there is no data).
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/science/nature/3549667.stm (496 words)

	Astronomy a Go Go! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		One of its most important discoveries was a "Peak of Eternal Light," peaks around Crater Peary near the Moon's north pole in constant, year-round sunlight.
		However there are peaks remaining that reach heights of over 2 kilometers.
		He is in a luck spot on the planet, no light pollution and a great observatory.
	astronomy.libsyn.com /index.php?post_category=Moon (5772 words)

	iWannaGetThat - Retroville - 1962 - On the Radio - Eternal Light
		In 1944, Eternal Light premiered on the radio.
		It reached its peak of popularity in 1962 and enjoyed a handsome following until it aired its final episode in the 70's.
		The first major use of broadcasting by an American Jewish religious movement began in 1944, when the Jewish Theological Seminary — the intellectual center of Conservative Judaism — inaugurated The Eternal Light, a half-hour radio series produced in conjunction with NBC.
	www.iwannagetthat.com /NewFiles/1962-eternal-light.html (143 words)

	Peak of Eternal Light :: Astrobiology Magazine ::
		Summary (Nov 04, 2004): Europe's first mission to the moon passes a key milestone on November 15, when the SMART-1 mapping probe achieves lunar capture.
		It will be mapping the so-called Peak of Eternal Light, an eerie mountaintop that is permanently bathed in sunlight, while all around are dark craters never touched by the Sun.
		These craters are believed to harbour water-ice in the lunar soil.
	www.astrobio.net /news/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1283&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 (1060 words)

	Universe Today - The Search for the Mountain of Eternal Sunlight
		SMART-1 also observated a North polar area 250 km wide on 19 January 2005 (close to North winter solstice) from a distance of 5000 km.
		The illuminated part of crater rim is very close to the North pole and is a candidate for a peak of eternal sunlight.
		The existence of peaks of eternal light at the poles, that is areas that remain eternally illuminated regardless of seasonal variations, was first predicted in the second half of the nineteenth century by the astronomer Camille Flammarion.
	www.universetoday.com /am/publish/search_eternal_sunlight.html (589 words)

	European spacecraft prepares to orbit Moon - 11 November 2004 - New Scientist Tech
		One goal is to survey the Peak of Eternal Light, a mountaintop bathed in permanent sunlight that keeps the temperature at a tolerable -20ºC, making it a favoured site for a manned lunar base.
		The bright sunshine could provide astronauts with solar power, and there might be plenty of useful water in craters nearby.
		It will be the first X-ray instrument to create a global map of the main constituents of moon rock — magnesium, silicon, aluminium and calcium.
	www.newscientisttech.com /article/dn6659 (540 words)

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