A condition for the electrostatic levitation of lunar-dust particles is obtained. A possibility for the microparticles to be raised by electrostatic forces in the region of the lunar terminator is demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)62-63
Number of pages2
JournalSolar System Research
Volume31
Issue number1
StatePublished - 20 Feb 1997

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  • Space and Planetary Science
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

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