Michael Hotka's
Req. #32 - Mare Nectaris Observation
Observe on Lunar Day (after New Moon): 5 or 18
Lunar Day Seen: 18
Date/Time: 11/22/2021 21:19 Local Time
Location: 1425 Snowberry Lane, Broomfield, CO
Seeing: VG
Transparency: 5
Instrument Used: 8" f/6 Newtonian Telescope
Magnification: 203x
Estimated Lunar Epoch: Nectarian
Actual Lunar Epoch: Nectarian
Reasoning/Description: Nectarian Epoch started with the formation of this basin. Lava filled in later. Has many older craters around edge and lots of smaller, younger craters also. Tried to get lava shading I see on drawing. Can see maybe part of the rim wall on lower east side. Very young, small craters on lava basin near top left edge. Very nice.
Sketch (click for larger image)
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