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Eudoxus: Complex Moon Crater

Eudoxus: Complex Moon Crater

The week of July 31 – August 6 takes us from Day 14 to Day 21. This week we will highlight the moon crater Eudoxus, viewable early Sunday morning before sunrise. Eudoxus: [NE/E11; L=16°E] Both Eudoxus and Aristoteles to its

Andrew Planck July 31, 2023July 30, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in August, Lunar Days in July No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Gassendi: One of Moon’s Most Beautiful and Interesting Objects

Moon Crater Gassendi: One of Moon’s Most Beautiful and Interesting Objects

The week of January 16 to January 22 takes us from Lunar Day 24 to Day 0.6. This week we will highlight the moon crater Gassendi. Gassendi: [SW/L5; L=40°W] Three generations of crater age can be easily observed on Mare

Andrew Planck January 16, 2023January 13, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Floor Fractured Moon Craters, Lunar Days in January, Rilles 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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