Michael Hotka's
Req. #27 - Hortensius Omega Observation

Observe on Lunar Day (after New Moon): 9 or 22

Lunar Day Seen: 8

Date/Time: 12/13/2021 20:27 Local Time

Location: 1425 Snowberry Lane, Broomfield, CO

Seeing: VG

Transparency: 6

Instrument Used: 8" f/6 Newtonian Telescope

Magnification: 203x

Estimated Lunar Epoch: Domes don't fit era criteria descriptions.

Actual Lumar Epoch: Imbrian

Reasoning/Description: Omega was right near Hortensius. Excellent view of it. The light is just right to see the dimple in top o fit. I've seen this before and it is amazing you can see this when sun angle is like it is now.

Sketch (click for larger image)


 

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