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Month: July 2022

The Great Eastern Chain: Series of Moon Craters

Moon crater Furnerius

The week of July 25-31 takes us from Day 27 to Day 3. This week we will highlight a series of craters called the Great Eastern Chain. The Great Eastern Chain: [SE/K-N16; L=61°E] There is a conspicuous chain of large

Andrew Planck July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in July, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Catena Abulfeda: Chain of Moon Craters

moon crater Abulfeda

This week we will highlight the moon crater Abulfeda, viewable early Tuesday morning on Day 21. It is a lunar impact crater located in the central highlands of the Moon. To the northeast is the moon crater Descartes. A chain

Andrew Planck July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 chain of moon craters, Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in July No Comments Read more

Pythagoras: Complex Moon Crater with Two Central Mountain Peaks

Pythagoras complex moon crater

This week we will highlight the moon crater Pythagoras, viewable on Tuesday evening. Pythagoras1 : [NW/C3; L=63°W] There is only a brief period during each lunation when Pythagoras is visible. It is a complex crater with two central mountain peaks,

Andrew Planck July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in July, Unusual Features on the Moon No Comments Read more

“Valentine Dome” on the Moon located near Mare Serenitatus

Valentine Dome located on the moon in the N.W. section of 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

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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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