Take your Lunar OBSERVING FURTHER

Pete Lawrence is your guide to taking your observations of the Moon to the next level, with advice on finding your way around its fascinating surface and other intriguing phenomena

The Moon is a fascinating object to observe. Big, bright and easy to find, it’s sometimes taken for granted in favour of what are perceived as more challenging astronomical targets. Yet, on our doorstep is a rich world just waiting to be explored. In this guide we’re going to take a look at some of the aspects which are important for getting the best out of your lunar observing sessions. We’ll introduce the basics of getting around the Moon, look at some of the features visible and extend out to see how it interacts with the surrounding sky. So dust off your telescopes, we’re going to the Moon!…

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The Astronomer's Yearbook (Digital) - 1 Issue, Astronomer's Yearbook 2021

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