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moon crater Fracastorius

Moon Crater Fracastorius – Best Example of Subsidence

Mare Nectaris shore on moon location of Fracastorius

The week of January 29 – February 4 takes us from Day 18 to Day 24 This week we will highlight the moon crater Fracastorius, viewable on Tuesday. Fracastorius: [SE/M13; L=33°E] Located on the south shore of Mare Nectaris, this

Andrew Planck January 29, 2024January 26, 2024 Craters on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Lunar Days in February, Lunar Days in January 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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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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