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Lunar 100 Project: L42 Marius Highlands, Sven Kreiensen

Lunar 100 Project: L42 Marius Highlands

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging
Lunar 100 Project: L42 Marius Highlands, Sven Kreiensen

Lunar 100 Project: L42 Marius Highlands

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging

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The 42nd target on the Lunar 100 list is the Marius Highlands, a prominent lunar feature named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Riccioli, who referred to it as "Mons Marii" in the 17th century. The Marius Highlands are located on the near side of the Moon and are characterized by a rugged and mountainous terrain with numerous peaks and valleys.

Lunar coordinates: 12.5 N; 54.0 W
Best days: 11, 26, 27, 28

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Lunar 100 Project: L42 Marius Highlands, Sven Kreiensen

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