Mare Orientale

Mare Orientale: Moon’s Greatest and Most Pristine Example of a Multi-Ring Impact Basin

The week of January 22-28 takes us from Day 12 to Day 18. This week we will highlight Mare Orientale on the moon, viewable on Tuesday. Mare Orientale/Cordillera Mountains: [SW/L-M libration zone; L=82°W] It is a pity that we are

Moon Crater Schickard Has Unusual Feature

The week of September 19-25 takes us from Lunar Day 24 to New Moon. This week we will highlight the moon crater Schickard, viewable early Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and Jupiter and Saturn, viewable throughout the week. Schickard: [SW/P4] When