probably not great observing at the moment (well here anyways: i.e. bright moon, and we have thick smoke from "controlled burns") so I noticed that I had a lunar obs that I had not shared.
I hope that you enjoy.
Date 24 Oct 2023
Time from/to 7:30pm – 8:30 pm
Location Jerrabomberra NSW
Observer Phil Jones
Scope(s) Genstar 10” Dobsonian
Eyepieces Televue Nagler 7,11mm;
Conditions
Cloud: Nil; Seeing: varied from 3/5 , Transparency: varied from 4/5
Moon: 58% observations
General Notes:
With the moon so bright and the
Object Observations:
Rupus Recta – Straight Wall
A very cool object to observe!. The straight wall is a very interesting feature, just east of Crate Birt. While the slope of this feature is not great, the height is sufficient to cast a shadow for a brief time while the sun is low to the east.
Alphonsis Crater
The ridge from the central peak to the Northern edge was visible. Alphonsis A and Y clearly observable, as is the valley to the north of these craterlets. The western wall showed good detail. However, the rilles were not visible
Moon - Catena Davey
Wow now this was hard and right at the edge of being resolved. The line of craterlets appeared as a slightly bright line, most likely due to the sun shining on the eastern walls of the small unresolvable craterlets. In moments of good viewing 3-4 of the larger craterlets were resolved, the largest of which is 3.3km diameter and 500m deep.
Catena Muller
Easily observed as a distinct line of about 6-8 well resolved craters.
Hadley’s Rille
Tonight was probably 1 day too late in the lunar cycle; however, Hadley was partially observable at most times, and fully observed in moments of best seeing. This is now the second time since owning the 10”
Cheers, Phil