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Month: November 2016

Intact #Craters and Multi-Ring Basin on the #Moon

Mare Nectaris is a classic example of a multi-ring basin.

The week of November 28 – December 4 takes us from Lunar Day 26 (essentially New Moon) to the beginning of Day 5. This week we will highlight the craters Peirce and Picard visible on Friday and Mare Nectaris visible

Andrew Planck November 28, 2016November 27, 2016 Craters on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Mercury No Comments Read more

Maginus and Catena Davy: Fascinating #MoonCraters

The week of Nov. 21-27 takes us from the end of Lunar Day 22 (the beginning of last quarter) to Day 28.

The week of November 21-27 takes us from the end of Lunar Day 22 (the beginning of last quarter) to Day 28. This week we will highlight the crater Maginus and Catena Davy, visible early Tuesday morning around 2:30 AM

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#SuperMoon and #RimaAriadaeus, One of the Best Rilles on the Moon

“SuperMoon” and Rima Ariadaeus, one of the best rilles on the Moon

The week of November 14-20 takes us from Lunar Day 15 through Day 21, immediately following Full Moon. This week we will highlight Monday’s “SuperMoon” and Rima Ariadaeus, one of the best rilles on the Moon, viewable on Saturday.1 On

Andrew Planck November 14, 2016November 13, 2016 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Favorite Show-Stopping Trio Craters on the Moon

Favorite show-stopping trios on the Moon

The week of Nov. 7 – 13 takes us from Lunar Day 7 to Day 14. This week we will highlight the trio of craters Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, and Arzachel just north-east of Mare Nubium. • Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, Arzachel: This is

Andrew Planck November 7, 2016November 6, 2016 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in November 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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