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Valentine Dome

“Valentine Dome” on the Moon located near Mare Serenitatus

“Valentine Dome” on the Moon located near Mare Serenitatus

This week we will highlight a feature informally called the “Valentine Dome” located in the N.W. section of Mare Serenitatus. Valentine Dome: [NE/F11; L=10°E] Keep a close eye on the movement of the terminator, and when it just touches the

Andrew Planck July 4, 2022June 29, 2022 Domes on the Moon, Lunar Days in July, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

Valentine Dome and Vernal Equinox

Valentine Dome and Vernal Equinox

The week of March 19-25 takes us from Day 2 to Day 9. This week we will highlight the so-called Valentine Dome, viewable on Friday night, and the vernal equinox. Valentine Dome: [NE/F11; L=10°E] Keep a close eye on the

Andrew Planck March 19, 2018March 18, 2018 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Domes on the Moon, Lunar Days in March, Unusual Features 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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