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Moon Craters Langrenus & Vendelinus

Moon Craters Langrenus & Vendelinus

The week of February 24 – March 2 takes us from Lunar Day 26 to Day 3. This week we will highlight the moon craters Langrenus & Vendelinus, visible on Sunday night. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is

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Langrenus & Vendelinus Moon Craters: First Two Segments of Great Eastern Chain

Langrenus & Vendelinus Moon Craters: First Two Segments of Great Eastern Chain

The week of February 19-25 takes us from Day 11 to 16. This week we will highlight the moon crater Langrenus, viewable on Sunday night. Langrenus & Vendelinus: [SE/K-L16; L=61°E] These craters are the first two segments of the Great

Andrew Planck February 19, 2024February 16, 2024 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February No Comments Read more

Moon Craters that are the First Two Segments of the Great Eastern Chain

Moon Craters that are the First Two Segments of the Great Eastern Chain

The week of September 11-17 takes us from Day 27 to Day 3. This week we will highlight The Great Eastern Chain, viewable on Sunday evening. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is a conspicuous chain of large moon

Andrew Planck September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects 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
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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