Mars

Piccolomini: A Beautiful and Complex Object with a Substantial Central Mountain Peak

The week of February 27-March 5 takes us from Day 1 through Day 7. Thursday through Sunday evenings are prime Moon-viewing times! This week we will highlight the crater Piccolomini, viewable on Friday evening. Piccolomini: [SE/M13] The Altai Scarp (highlighted

Three Moon Craters named for the Apollo 11 Astronauts

The week of Jan. 2–8 takes us from Lunar Day 4 through Day 10, a period when you can see the Moon at its best! This week we will highlight the Apollo 11 landing site on Tuesday evening. Apollo 11:

Critical to Understanding an Important Process That Shaped the Moon: Craters in the Fra Mauro Region

The week of June 13-19 takes us from lunar Day 9 through Day 14, almost Full Moon. The first part of the week, before we get to Full Moon, will be the most rewarding time to view individual craters. This