Michael Hotka's
Req. #53 - Apollo 14 Observation
Observe on Lunar Day (after New Moon): 8 or 21
Lunar Day Seen: 8
Date/Time: 12/13/2021 19:24 Local Time
Location: 1425 Snowberry Lane, Broomfield, CO
Seeing: VG
Transparency: 6
Instrument Used: 8" f/6 Newtonian Telescope
Magnification: 203x
Estimated Lunar Epoch: Has geology present from Copernican, Nectarian and Late Imbrian eras in this one area.
Actual Lumar Epoch: Pre-Nectarian
Reasoning/Description: On Mare basalt. Landing area is a bit whiter than darker surrounding basalt. Outstanding view of it. Probably wanted lighter area material samples from here.
Sketch (click for larger image)
Apollo 14 Landing Site (click for larger image)
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