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Catena Davy

Catena Davy – Fascinating Moon Crater Chain

Catena Davy – Fascinating Moon Crater Chain

The week of January 1-7 takes us from Day 21 to Day 26. This week we will highlight the Catena Davy viewable on Tuesday night and found in the SW quadrant of the Field Map. Catena Davy: [SW/L9; L=7°W] This

Andrew Planck January 1, 2024December 17, 2023 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Catena Davy: Moon Crater Chain

Catena Davy: Moon Crater Chain

The week of August 7-13 takes us from Day 21 to Day 27. This week we will highlight Catena Davy on the moon which is viewable Tuesday morning before sunrise. Catena Davy: [SW/L9; L=7°W] This fascinating moon crater chain was

Andrew Planck August 7, 2023July 30, 2023 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in August, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Crater Chain on the Moon – Catena Davy

Crater Chain on the Moon – Catena Davy

The week of June 6-12 takes us from Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the crater chain known as Catena Davy. Catena Davy: [SW/L9; L=7°W] This fascinating crater chain was made when a comet or asteroid

Andrew Planck June 6, 2022June 5, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in June 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
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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