Mare Orientale

[bkm2304 (Richard Brown)]

Hi,
Does anyone have or know where to get details of upcoming lunar librations. I want to get a look at Mare Orientale when it's favourable.

Thanks

Richard

[saberscorpx]

Hi Richard-

According to VMA, the dates in 2009 with illuminated western limb librations of 5° or more are: Apr 20-23, May 17-22, Jun 13-19, Jul 11-18, Aug 08-15, and Sep 05-10 (7° or more on May 19-20, Jun 14-18, and Jul 14-16).


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[bkm2304 (Richard Brown)]

Originally Posted by saberscorpx

Hi Richard-

According to VMA, the dates in 2009 with illuminated western limb librations of 5° or more are: Apr 20-23, May 17-22, Jun 13-19, Jul 11-18, Aug 08-15, and Sep 05-10 (7° or more on May 19-20, Jun 14-18, and Jul 14-16).


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Hi Stephen,

Brilliant!Thanks a lot. Lots of opportunities to get a look at M. Orientale.

Richard