basin
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The basin gathers into shallow wetlands where movement returns to the landscape.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Koch, speaking to Canadian children live from space, said the crew was most excited to see the basin -- sometimes known as the Moon's "Grand Canyon."
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Even Apollo astronauts didn't see the Orientale basin completely because of their orbit and illumination conditions.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
It shows the Orientale basin, a huge crater on the far side of the Moon, which has a thicker crust and many more impact craters.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The basin itself was over three feet deep and clear.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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