Observation by Paul G. Abel: Cauchy Crater & Environs

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2023 Sep 04 - 00:54

Uploaded

2023 Sep 05 - 15:54

Objects

The Moon

Equipment

305mm Newtonian Reflector, x230

Title

Cauchy Crater & Environs

About this image

We had some exceptional seeing conditions on the morning of the 4th September so I decided to investigate Cauchy crater and its immediate environment. This is a fascinating area and contains many examples of different lunar geology.

Cauchy crater itself is small impact crater some 11.8km in diameter. I did notice some white lunar material to the NW of the crater. Also clearly visible was the Rima Cauchy and Rupes Cauchy. To the north of Cauchy crater I notices that the Rima Cauchy splits- on hi-res images there is a small crater here, I was unable to see that but the whole area was a very brilliant white colour not to unlike Linne in appearance.

There were many satellite craters also clearly visible- I have included a chart of the area which shows the labelled features- some craters seem to have no name, presumably because they are small.

The final point of interest was the two volcanic domes to the SW of Cauchy- one of these contains the crater Donna. This crater is small (only 2km in diameter) but it could be seen as a darker drey dot on the top of the dome.

Files associated with this observation

Cauchy Crater-Smaller PGA.png (336.8 kB)

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