Michael Hotka's
Req. #24 - Hainzel A Observation

Observe on Lunar Day (after New Moon): 10 or 23

Lunar Day Seen: 10

Date/Time: 12/14/2021 17:18 Local Time

Location: 1425 Snowberry Lane, Broomfield, CO

Seeing: VG

Transparency: 5

Instrument Used: 8" f/6 Newtonian Telescope

Magnification: 203x

Estimated Lunar Epoch: Late Imbrian

Actual Lumar Epoch: Eratosthenian

Reasoning/Description:This crater is to the right. It was formed after Hainzel because it took out west rim wall of Hainzel. Hainzel A's east rim wall gone. These rim walls are tall and defined. This was a nice view of both craters in this low sun angle.

Sketch (click for larger image)


 

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