This picture above is a digitally altered image of the moon's surface. This image was taken because astronomers are curious to find out just exactly how much water is in the moon. As it turns out there is more than expected. The red areas indicate where it is likely dry. The blue and green areas indicate that the soil is relatively rich in hydrogen, which scientists believe could very well indicate a presence of water. One reason this is groundbreaking is because if there is a substantial amount of water in the moon, it could be the next step in making the moon an outpost for astronauts. There is still relatively limited information on it now, but images like this are hopeful.
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