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

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

The week of April 10-16 takes us from Day 20 to Day 26. This week we will highlight moon craters in the Fra Mauro region, located in the SW quadrant of the Field Map at K8, and viewable early Thursday

Andrew Planck April 10, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Rilles on the Moon, Saturn No Comments Read more

Craters in the Fra Mauro Region: Important Process that Shaped the Moon

Craters in the Fra Mauro Region: Important Process that Shaped the Moon

The week of January 28 – February 3 takes us from Day 23 through Day 28. This week we will highlight the Fra Mauro region, which is viewable on Tuesday morning before sunrise. Fra Mauro region: [SW/K8; L=17°W] Craters in

Andrew Planck January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Rilles 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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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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