Odd formations in the middle of the Moon's craters

Many of the moon's craters have mountainous regions at their centre. This is due to the fact that the asteroid impact that forms the crater is so energetic that it melts the surface of the moon which then behaves like a liquid until the crust refreezes. This video explains how this phenomena creates mountains in the middle of the craters. There are however many craters without mountains at their centre. Most of these craters (Plato is the most famous) have been flooded my lava from the moon which covers the central mountain.
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[shashankjerripottulu]

Explaining science with a cup of tea is the most British thing ever.

[leoncorns]

You really should have dunked your 'Astrobiscuit' in that cuppa tea. ☕️🍪

[izzabelladogalini]

Love "Astrobiscuit's" enthusiasm, his videos, especially the full length ones give a real insight into what knowledgeable amateur can achieve

[CjsAstrophotography]

Good demonstration Rory, I never really understood this until I watched your video with the C14

[jannesfriedrichs]

THE actually extremely weird part is the first crater that he shows is sort of square with 2 right angles.
And it has 3 of these little mountains. One in the center and two above that and NOT in the center.

[mitchellminer]

Interesting demo.
I once dropped some large water balloons off a tall tower onto the grassy area below. Each crater had a mound of grass remaining in the middle, surrounded by a bare ring where the grass had been scoured outward, and an outer ring made of the displaced grass and dirt.

[DailyAndy]

“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” Albert Einstein.
Great video, perfect explanation, thank you 💯

[Krzysztof_Topolewski]

well, you do not need very big telescope to see it... I see it in 5 inch Newtonian. but the demntration was great

[AAE-cgil]

Thank you so much for this………I have been looking for a way to explain that to the kids. This is a great example.

[angelabennett]

Brilliant explanation, Rory! Love your work! Kindest regards from Australia to you, Mrs Astrobiscuit & family! 🌹

[martinwolfright]

How come some craters have straight sides and some are hexagonal?

[highspeedboom]

I always get better moon shots with a 8 inch smt, the conditions rarely improve with the larger scopes

[HesDeadJim]

I read that this was due to the walls of the formed crater sliding back down onto itself over time. Maybe its the same thing...

[mooron]

I remember seeing one of these in a crater one time so thanks for answering my question of what it was👍.

[wolventiger]

Everyday things can explain a lot. You and I both Mate ❤

[cooky]

When your biscuit breaks you sometimes get splash back 😂

[tanyalobakova]

Love your work 🔭💥❤ can we see black hole

[RAAAAAAAANDY.]

He sure loves space. The enthusiasm is great

[garrettcarrigan]

i Absolutly love your video's, due to you ive got a telescope and started my own venture among the stars haha

[mydogbrian]

- So why doesnt a large frozen splashback rock drop suspended in the air ( vacuum ) remain as proof? 😄