Move over, sci-fi movies – real-life moon dust just stole the show in Bangkok! 🌍✨ A precious 75-milligram lunar sample from China’s groundbreaking Chang’e-5 mission dazzled visitors at the Sci Power for Future Thailand Fair, offering a rare close-up look at extraterrestrial material.
Encased in a futuristic rotating crystal sphere nicknamed 'The Moon Shines Bright On Me,' the exhibit let crowds peer into cosmic history through microscopes. 'It looked like sparkly sand, not regular soil!' gushed 7-year-old Tannya Neesanant, capturing the childlike wonder shared by all attendees.
This stellar showcase – a collaboration between Thailand’s NARIT and China’s CNSA – spotlighted material from humanity’s first moon sample return mission since 1976. The Chang’e-5 probe faced extreme temperatures and complex maneuvers to bring these treasures back in 2020.
🧑🚀 Pro tip for space nerds: This isn’t just moon dirt! Studying these samples helps scientists understand volcanic activity and the solar system’s evolution. Talk about small particles, BIG discoveries! 🔬🌌
