mascon

English

Etymology

Blend of mass +‎ concentration in 1960s by scientists Paul Muller and William Sjogren.

Noun

mascon (plural mascons)

  1. A region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material.
  2. A lunar mare that has a greater density of rock than the surrounding area.
  3. (astronomy) mass concentration

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