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Mons Rümker and Reiner Gamma: Complex of Domes and Lunar Swirls on the Moon

In spite of its name, Mons Rümker is not really a mountain, it's an extensive complex of domes

The week of August 12-18 takes us from Day 12 to the end of Day 17. This week we will highlight Mons Rümker and Reiner Gamma. Mons Rümker: [NW/E4] Unfortunately this feature is too close to the Moon’s limb to

Andrew Planck August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Domes on the Moon, Lunar Days in August, Lunar Swirls 1 Comment 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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