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Moon Craters Posidonius and le Monnier – Examples of Subsidence

Moon Craters Posidonius and le Monnier – Examples of Subsidence

The week of March 7-13 takes us from Day 5 to Day 11. This week we will highlight moon craters Posidonius and le Monnier, viewable on Tuesday evening. Posidonius/le Monnier: [NE/F-G13; L=30°E] There are only two craters of any consequence

Andrew Planck March 7, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in March, Subsidence on the Moon No Comments Read more

Crater de Gasparis – Hub of Rille Activity on the Moon

Crater de Gasparis – Hub of Rille Activity on the Moon

The week of November 29-December 5 takes us from Day 24 to Day 1. This week we will highlight the de Gasparis rilles and the Marius Hills, viewable between 4:00 AM and 5:00 on Tuesday morning. de Gasparis rilles: [SW/M4]

Andrew Planck November 29, 2021November 28, 2021 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, 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
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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