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Rupes Cauchy and Rupes Recta: Both are Paralleled by a Nearby Rille

Rupes Cauchy and Rupes Recta: Both are Paralleled by a Nearby Rille

The week of September 16-22 takes us from Day 13 to Day 21. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, viewable on Friday and Saturday nights, located in the NE quadrant of the Field Map at J13. Rupes Cauchy: [NE/J13;

Andrew Planck September 16, 2024August 31, 2024 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in September No Comments Read more

Apennine Mountain Range and Rupes Recta, the Straight Wall, on the Moon

Apennine Mountain Range and Rupes Recta, the Straight Wall, on the Moon

The week of October 31 – November 6 takes us from Lunar Day 7 to Day 13. This week we will highlight the Apennine Mountain range, located on the Field Map at [NW/G9] and viewable Tuesday evening, and Rupes Recta,

Andrew Planck October 31, 2022October 28, 2022 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Lunar Days in October No Comments Read more

Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

The week of April 22-28 takes us from Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, viewable early Tuesday morning. Rupes Cauchy1: [NE/J13; L=37°E] Two of the best-known faults on the Moon are Rupes Cauchy and

Andrew Planck April 22, 2019April 21, 2019 Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in April, Lunar Observers, 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
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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