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Apennine Mountain Range – Result of Impact that Created Imbrium Basin on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range – Result of Impact that Created Imbrium Basin on the Moon

The week of February 3-9 takes us from Lunar Day 5 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the Apennine Mountains on the moon, visible on Thursday night close to the terminator. Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountain Range is

Andrew Planck February 3, 2025January 30, 2025 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Mountain Ranges on the Moon No Comments Read more

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

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

The week of July 27 – August 2 takes us from Lunar Day 8 to Day 14. This week we will highlight region around the Fra Mauro crater. Fra Mauro region: [SW/K8] Craters in the Fra Mauro region are critical

Andrew Planck July 27, 2020July 26, 2020 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in July 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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Andrew Planck
Andrew Planck
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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