Andrew Planck

Astronomer, Teacher, Musician

Menu

  • Home
  • About
  • Shop
    • Cart
    • Checkout
  • Blog
  • Services
  • Resources
  • Contact

Lunar Days in November

Cauchy Domes on the Moon

Cauchy Domes on the Moon

The week of November 25 takes us from Day 28 to Day 5. This week we will highlight the Cauchy domes, viewable on Sunday evening. Cauchy Domes: [NE/J13] During sunrise over this area, you will have an opportunity to view

Andrew Planck November 25, 2019November 24, 2019 Cauchy Domes on the Moon, Domes on the Moon, Lunar Days in November No Comments Read more

Moon Craters Maginus and Catena Davy

Moon Craters Maginus and Catena Davy

The week of November 18-24 takes us from Day 21 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the crater Maginus and Catena Davy viewable after midnight on Tuesday. Maginus: [SW/Q9; L=6°W] Located at the eastern tip of the diamond

Andrew Planck November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

One of the Best Known Lunar Faults: Rupes Cauchy

One of the Best Known Lunar Faults: Rupes Cauchy

I hope everybody caught the transit of Mercury across the face of the Sun on Monday morning! The week of November 11-17 takes us from Day 14 (virtually the Full Moon) to Day 20. This week we will highlight the

Andrew Planck November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Interactive Sky Watching Tools, Lunar Days in November, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Triesnecker Rilles: Mysterious Origin

Triesnecker Rilles: Mysterious Origin

The week of November 4-10 takes us from the end of Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the Triesnecker rilles, viewable on Monday evening. Triesnecker rilles: [NE/J10] What a great place to poke around with your

Andrew Planck November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 Lunar Days in November, Rilles on the Moon, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Serpentine Ridge: The Moon’s Best Example of a Wrinkle Ridge

Serpentine Ridge: The Moon’s Best Example of a Wrinkle Ridge

The week of November 26 – December 2 takes us from Day 19 to Day 25. This week we will highlight the Serpentine Ridge, viewable beginning at 10:30 on Monday night.       Serpentine Ridge: [NE/G12] West of the

Andrew Planck November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Ridges on the Moon, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Rima Sirsalis is a Gift to Amateur Astronomers

Rima Sirsalis is a Gift to Amateur Astronomers

The week of November 19- 25 takes us from the end of Day 11 through Day 17. This week we will highlight the Sirsalis rilles, viewable on Tuesday evening. Rimae Sirsalis: [SW/L3-4] Just in from the southwest shore of Oceanus

Andrew Planck November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Rilles on the Moon, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

The week of November 12-18 takes us from Day 5 to Day 10. This week we will highlight the scarp Rupes Cauchy, viewable on Monday evening around 6:30. Rupes Cauchy: [NE/J13] Two of the best-known faults on the Moon are

Andrew Planck November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 Cauchy Domes on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Lunar Observers, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Messier: Pair of Splash Rays that Resemble the Tails of a Comet

Moon Crater Messier: Pair of Splash Rays that Resemble the Tails of a Comet

The week of Nov. 5-11 takes us from Day 28 (almost New Moon) to Day 4. This week we will highlight the crater Messier, viewable on Sunday during deep twilight (catch it before the Moon gets too low). Messier1: [SE/K14]

Andrew Planck November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Jupiter, Lunar Days in November, Saturn No Comments Read more

The Things You Can Learn about Astronomy in the Kitchen: Cherry Pie and #MoonCrater Pitatus

The Things You Can Learn about Astronomy in the Kitchen: Cherry Pie and #MoonCrater Pitatus

The week of November 27 – December 3rd takes us from the end of Day 8 to Day 15. This week we will highlight the crater Pitatus, visible on Monday night. Pitatus: [SW/M8; L=14°W] For several reasons, Pitatus is one

Andrew Planck November 27, 2017November 27, 2017 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November No Comments Read more

Two Unusual Moon Craters Near Apollo 11 Landing Site

Two Unusual Moon Craters Near Apollo 11 Landing Site

The week of November 20-26 takes us from Day 2 through Day 7, 1st quarter Moon. This week we will highlight the craters Sabine & Ritter, viewable on Friday evening. Sabine & Ritter: [NE/J11] About 60 miles west of the

Andrew Planck November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Lunar Observers, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more
  • « Previous
  • Next »

Categories

Fill out my online form.
Copyright © 2022 Andrew Planck. Powered by WordPress. Theme: Spacious by ThemeGrill.