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Eudoxus: Complex Moon Crater

Aristoteles is a complex moon crater with terraces

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

Complex Moon Craters – Aristoteles and Eudoxus

Both Eudoxus and Aristoteles to its north are wonderfully complex craters with terraced walls

The week of March 25-31 takes us from Day 20 to Day 25. This week we will highlight the craters Aristoteles and Eudoxus, viewable early Tuesday morning. Aristoteles1: [NE/D11] Close to the terminator this morning there is an eye-catching pair

Andrew Planck March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March No Comments Read more

The Brightest Comet this Year and an Admirable Moon Crater

Seleucus

The week of December 3-9 takes us from Day 26 to Day 2. Tuesday morning around 4:00 a.m. will be the only practical opportunity to view the Moon. This week we will highlight the crater Seleucus and Comet 46/P Wirtanen.

Andrew Planck December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in December 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
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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