mascon

/M AE1 S K AH0 N/
noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A lunar mare that has a greater density of rock than the surrounding area.

  3. 3

    Mass concentration

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