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Rupes Cauchy: One of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

Rupes Cauchy: One of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

The week of March 1-7 takes us from Lunar Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, located on the eastern portion of the Sea of Tranquility. Rupes Cauchy [NE/J13]: One of the best-known faults on

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Explore Sulpicius Gallus Rilles and #MoonCrater Manilius

Explore Sulpicius Gallus Rilles and #MoonCrater Manilius

The week of May 1-7 takes us from Lunar Day 6 to Day 12. This week we will highlight the Sulpicius Gallus rilles and the crater Manilius. Try for Tuesday evening, or if the terminator is too close, wait until

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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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