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Lunar 100 Project: L39 Schickard, Sven Kreiensen

Lunar 100 Project: L39 Schickard

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging
Lunar 100 Project: L39 Schickard, Sven Kreiensen

Lunar 100 Project: L39 Schickard

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging

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Schickard, the 39th target on the Lunar 100 list, is a large lunar impact crater located on the Moon's near side. It is named after the German mathematician and astronomer Wilhelm Schickard. Schickard crater has a diameter of approximately 227 kilometers and is known for its well-defined rim, central peak, and terraced walls. The crater's floor is covered in dark volcanic material, contrasting with the brighter lunar terrain surrounding it.

Lunar coordinates: 44.3 S; 55.3 W
Best days: 11, 26, 27, 28

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Lunar 100 Project: L39 Schickard, Sven Kreiensen

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