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Rupes Cauchy

Straight Wall (Rupes Recta): Two of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

Straight Wall Rupes Recta one of the best known faults on the moon

The week of September 7 – October 3 takes us from Day 20 to Day 27. This week we will highlight Rupes Recta, the Straight Wall, viewable on Tuesday, Day 22, after midnight. Straight Wall: (Rupes Recta): [SW/M9] Two of

Andrew Planck September 27, 2021September 26, 2021 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in September, Rilles on the Moon No Comments Read more

Rupes Cauchy: One of the Best-Known Faults on the Moon

One of the best-known faults on the Moon is Rupes Cauchy

The week of March 1-7 takes us from Lunar Day 18 to Day 24. This week we will highlight Rupes Cauchy, located on the eastern portion of the Sea of Tranquility. Rupes Cauchy [NE/J13]: One of the best-known faults on

Andrew Planck March 1, 2021February 28, 2021 Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Faults on the Moon, Lunar Days in March, Rilles on the Moon 1 Comment Read more

Cauchy Lunar Domes on the Moon

Cauchy Domes on the moon

The week of January 11-17 takes us from Lunar Day 28 to 5. This week we will highlight the Cauchy lunar domes. Cauchy Domes: [NE/J13] During sunrise over this area, you will have an opportunity to view lunar domes, low

Andrew Planck January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Cauchy Domes on the Moon, Dates to Observe Objects on the Moon, Domes on the Moon, 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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