Piccolomini: Complex Moon Crater with a Substantial Central Mountain Peak

Piccolomini: Complex Moon Crater with a Substantial Central Mountain Peak

The week of August 15-21 takes us from Lunar Day 19 to Day 24. This week we will highlight the moon crater Piccolomini and the Altai Scarp, viewable early Tuesday morning. Altai Scarp (Rupes Altai): [SE/M12] Viewable even through small

Moon Crater Alphonsus: Central Peak and a Floor that Displays Rilles and Small Craters

Moon Crater Alphonsus: Central Peak and a Floor that Displays Rilles and Small Craters

The week of April 19-25 takes us from Lunar Day 7 to Day 14. This week we will highlight the crater Alphonsus, viewable on Monday night. Alphonsus: [SW/L9] Examine the adjoining rims of Ptolemaeus and Alphonsus. Which crater do you