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Mascon

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Meaning

A region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material..

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  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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What does mascon mean?

Mascon means A region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material..

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