Lunar astronomy: A dual-camera system is headed to the moon's south pole

Astronomy from the lunar surface is just around the corner. In June, the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) in Hawai'i intends to launch a dual-camera system attached to a lunar lander. The camera will perform deep space photography and observations from the moon's south pole. Why the moon? ILOA outlines numerous advantages of doing astronomy from the moon, including a much more hospitable environment. The moon's 'near lack of atmosphere' eliminates the need for many special opti...