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Moon Crater Longomontanus: Exception to the Rule About Moon Crater Age

Moon Crater Longomontanus: Exception to the Rule About Moon Crater Age

The week of May 23-29 takes us from Day 24 to Day 29. This week we will highlight the moon crater Longomontanus, viewable on Tuesday morning just before sunrise. [SW/P7; L=22°W] Take a look at Longomontanus and before reading further,

Andrew Planck May 23, 2022May 21, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in May, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Longomontanus: Exception to the Rule Determining Crater Age

Moon Crater Longomontanus: Exception to the Rule Determining Crater Age

The week of June 24-30 takes us from Day 21 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the crater Longomontanus, viewable on Tuesday and Wednesday in the very early morning. Longomontanus: [SW/P7] Take a look at Longomontanus, just southwest

Andrew Planck June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in June 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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