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Pytheas Secondary Moon Craters

Pytheas Secondary Moon Craters

The week of January 20-26 takes us from Lunar Day 21 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the Pytheas secondary moon craters, visible on Tuesday night and Wednesday night close to the terminator. Pytheas secondary craters: [NW/G7-8; L=19°W]

Andrew Planck January 20, 2025January 16, 2025 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in January, Moon craters No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Pytheas with its Secondary Craters

Moon Crater Pytheas with its Secondary Craters

The week of December 4-10 takes us from Day 22 to Day 27. This week we will highlight the moon crater Pytheas with its secondary craters, viewable on Tuesday after midnight. Pytheas secondary moon craters: [NW/G7-8; L=19°W] The best place

Andrew Planck December 4, 2023November 30, 2023 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in December, Splash Rays on the Moon, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Pytheas Secondary Moon Craters and the Moon Crater Copernicus

Pytheas Secondary Moon Craters and the Moon Crater Copernicus

The week of October 7-13 takes us from Day 9 to Day 14. This week we will highlight the Pytheas secondary craters and the crater Copernicus, viewable on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Pytheas secondary craters: [NW/G7-8] The best place to

Andrew Planck October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in October 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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