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Moon Crater Plato – Crater Floor Presents Interesting Challenge

Moon Crater Plato – Crater Floor Presents Interesting Challenge

The week of November 20-26 takes us from Day 8 to Full Moon. This week we will highlight the moon crater Plato, viewable on Tuesday evening and located in the NW quadrant of the Field Map at D9. Plato: [NW/D9;

Andrew Planck November 20, 2023November 6, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Moon craters, Uranus No Comments Read more

3 Interesting Facts About Moon Crater Plato

3 Interesting Facts About Moon Crater Plato

The week of January 24-30 takes us from Day 21 to Day 28. This week we will highlight the moon crater Plato, viewable on Monday and Tuesday nights. Plato: [NW/D9; L=9°W] When the terminator is a little to the east

Andrew Planck January 24, 2022January 23, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Unusual Features 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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