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Apennine Mountain Range

Apennine Mountain Range on the Moon – Most Spectacular Feature

Apennine Mountain Range on the Moon – Most Spectacular Feature

The week of August 25-31 takes us from Day 25 to Day 9. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, visible on Sunday night close to the terminator. Montes Apenninus: [NW/H9-G10; L=4°W] The Apennine Mountain Range is the most spectacular

Andrew Planck August 25, 2025August 22, 2025 Lunar Days in August, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range

Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range

The week of January 6-12 takes us from Lunar Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the Apennine mountains, visible on Tuesday night. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range is the most spectacular feature on the Moon

Andrew Planck January 6, 2025December 6, 2024 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range

Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon – Apennine Mountain Range

The week of February 12-18 takes us from Day 3 to Day 9. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, located in the NW quadrant of the field map and viewable on Friday evening. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range

Andrew Planck February 12, 2024February 9, 2024 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Montes Apenninus on the Moon

Montes Apenninus on the Moon

The week of December 18-24 takes us from Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, viewable on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range [NW/G9] is the most spectacular feature on the

Andrew Planck December 18, 2023December 17, 2023 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in December, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

The Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

The Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

The week of July 24 – July 30 takes us from Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the Apennine Mountains, viewable on Tuesday evening. Montes Apenninus: [NW/H9-G10; L=4°W] The Apennine Mountain Range is the most spectacular

Andrew Planck July 24, 2023July 19, 2023 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in July, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

Apennine Mountain Range – Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range – Most Spectacular Feature on the Moon

The week of April 24-30 takes us from Day 5 to Day 10. This week we will highlight Montes Apenninus, the Apennine Mountains, viewable on Thursday and Friday nights. Montes Apenninus: [NW/H9-G10; L=4°W] The Apennine Mountain Range is the most

Andrew Planck April 24, 2023April 22, 2023 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

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It is highly recommended that you get a copy of Sky and Telescope's Field Map of the Moon, the very finest Moon map available for use at the telescope. It is available for $10.95 at www.skyandtelescope.com and on Amazon. All features mentioned in this blog will be keyed to the grid on the Field Map and will look like this: Plato: [NW/D9]

Credits: Courtesy of Gray Photography of Corpus Christi, Texas Lunar photos: NASA / USGS / BMDO / LROC / ASU / DLR / LOLA / Moon Globe. Used by permission

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Author and Astronomer Andrew Planck shepherds you to the moon and its mysteries of intrigue and surprise. Learn about the moon’s most fascinating objects, understand how the moon was formed and the names of many of the craters … and why they honor individuals who have changed the course of history.
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