Gassendi

I made an observation of the crater Gassendi on July 25, 2004 (04:40-06:20 U.T.). This is very complex crater with much detail over it's floor and rim located on the northern border of Mare Humorum in the lunar southern hemisphere. I have recorded several delicate rilles over the floor. Gassendi A is the smaller crater on top of Gassendi. I welcome any comments that you may have on this observation.

The best of luck in your own observations.

Carlos

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Oustanding sketch of a very interesting area,it gives the feeling that your are there,great texture.Here is a photo taken two nights ago of Gassendi,6"achro,3.2 Fuji 160x.

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Carlos -

What a wonderful drawing of Gassendi! The moon is so rich and complex through a scope, the challenge of sketching it seems daunting. I would love to set more of your lunar drawings.

best,
Alan

Thank you all for the very kind compliments on my observation of Gassendi. The difficulty was in recording all the complex detail accurately. I noted other delicate features over the crater that either were too daunting to record or time did not permit me. I am very happy with my final result as it records what I observed on this night.

To be honest this is the first lunar observation I have made in some time. I will certainly make more observations of interesting features in the future and post them.

Nice image of Gassendi Thomas!

The best of luck to you all in your own observations and images.

Carlos