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Month: August 2016

Rima Sirsalis – One of the Longest Rilles on the Moon

Rima Sirsalis - One of the Longest Rilles on the Moon

The week of Aug. 29th – Sept. 4th takes us from the beginning of Day 27 to Day 3. For the intrepid viewers among you, the Moon rises at 3:40 AM local time on Monday (depending on how far you

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Aristoteles Moon Crater – Points of Light Peeking Through the Shadows

Aristoteles Moon Crater – Points of Light Peeking Through the Shadows

The week of August 22nd – August 28th takes us from Day 20 to Day 26. The Moon rises at about 10:40 PM local time on Monday, but not until 2:40 AM on Sunday. This week we will feature the

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Wargentin: One of the More Unusual Craters on the Moon

Lunar Day 12 Wargentin, One of the More Unusual Craters on the Moon

The week of August 15th-21st takes us from Day 12 through Day 18. Full moon is on Thursday the 18th, so to see crater contrast you must look very near the terminator a few days before and after full moon.

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Lunar Day 6 & 7: Best Days to Show Off the Moon at Star Parties

Lunar Day 6 & 7: Best Days to Show Off the Moon at Star Parties

The week of August 8th -14th takes us from Day 6 through Day 11. Monday through Tuesday are the most spectacular days to observe the Moon and are the best days to show off the Moon at Star Parties. This

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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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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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