Gassendi and Gassendi A Moon Craters: The Diamond Ring

Gassendi and Gassendi A Moon Craters: The Diamond Ring

The week of June 15-21 takes us from Lunar Day 24 to New Moon. This week we will highlight the crater Gassendi, viewable early Tuesday morning. Gassendi: [SW/L5; L=40°W] Three generations of crater age can be easily observed on Mare

Group of Show-Stopping Trios on the Moon

Group of Show-Stopping Trios on the Moon

The week of February 25 – March 3 takes us from Day 21 through Day 27. This week we will highlight the craters Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, and Arzachel, viewable early Tuesday morning. Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, Arzachel: [SW/K-L9] This is the second group