I would like to first explain where I am coming from... I am a 50 something male with a deep and long enduring fascination with all things space - and space science -related.
However, without the backing of a formal science education, I lack the scientific knowledge that is prerequisite in answering my 'thought experiments'. In other words my questions may either come across as childlike, or worse as 'duh, well everyone knows....'
The answers I seek are hopefully informative but not too harsh or dismissive!
My question I suppose would be in the category of terraforming. Would it ever be possible - if only in theory, to provide the moon with an (albeit temporary) atmosphere.?
So, the artificial introduction of Nitrogen and oxygen etc,
Even given that the reduced gravity in comparison to earth would not sustain it, is it not possible?
(putting aside money, and physical constraints)
Is it that it would just float away into space?
Andrew
However, without the backing of a formal science education, I lack the scientific knowledge that is prerequisite in answering my 'thought experiments'. In other words my questions may either come across as childlike, or worse as 'duh, well everyone knows....'
The answers I seek are hopefully informative but not too harsh or dismissive!
My question I suppose would be in the category of terraforming. Would it ever be possible - if only in theory, to provide the moon with an (albeit temporary) atmosphere.?
So, the artificial introduction of Nitrogen and oxygen etc,
Even given that the reduced gravity in comparison to earth would not sustain it, is it not possible?
(putting aside money, and physical constraints)
Is it that it would just float away into space?
Andrew