I made an observation of the Aristarchus/Vallis Schroteri (Schroter's Valley) region of the Moon under a nearly full Moon on January 25, 2005 between 06:00 and 07:00 U.T. Aristarchus (23.7*N, 47.4*W; 24.9 miles (40 km)) and Vallis Schroteri (26.0*N, 51.0*W: 99.4 miles (160 km) in length) appeared very bright at this time but showed detail within. Herodotus (23.2*N, 49.7*W: 21.8 miles (35 km)) nearby exhibited a nearly dark floor. A dull (5/10) sinuous rille was noted over the floor of Vallis Schroteri in some sections. I welcome any comments in my observation.
The best of luck in your own observations and imaging of the Moon and planets.
Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez
The best of luck in your own observations and imaging of the Moon and planets.
Regards,
Carlos E. Hernandez
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