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Month: February 2022

Two Largest Intact Moon Craters on Mare Crisium: Peirce and Picard

Peirce & Picard Intact Moon Craters

The week of February 28 – March 6 takes us from Day 27 to Day 4. This week we will highlight moon craters Peirce & Picard, which are viewable on Sunday evening. Peirce & Picard: [NE/H15; L=54°E] The two largest

Andrew Planck February 28, 2022February 27, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Lunar Days in March No Comments Read more

Moon Crater Cassini – Created on Imbrium Floor Before Lavas Started to Flow

Moon Crater Cassini created on Imbrium floor

The week of February 21-27 takes us from Day 20 to Day 26. This week we will highlight the moon crater Cassini, viewable early Tuesday morning in the NE quadrant of the Field Map. Cassini: [NE/E10; L=5°E] Can you tell

Andrew Planck February 21, 2022February 20, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

The Flying Eagle on the Moon: Wrinkle Ridge Dorsum Oppel

wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel on the moon

The week of February 14-20 takes us from Day 13 to Day 19. This week we will highlight the wrinkle ridge Dorsum Oppel, a feature informally known as “the Flying Eagle,” viewable on Thursday & Friday night. The Flying Eagle:

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Moon Crater Rima Hyginus: Located at a Pivot Point

Rima Hyginus moon crater

The week of February 7-13 takes us from Day 7 to Day 12. This week we will highlight Rima Hyginus and Rima Ariadaeus, located in the NE quadrant at J10 & J11 on your field map. Rima Hyginus: [NE/J10; L=8°E]

Andrew Planck February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Rilles 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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