A German observer by the pseudonym of "R" on 1883 Nov 05 UT 18:00 saw
Aristarchus as a vry bright 7-8th magnitude star in the dark part of
the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog assigns this event an ID of 240 and
a weight of 3. The ALPO/BAA weight is 1.
Almost certainly the following was spurious colour and not
a TLP. Proclus was found to be brighter than Censorinus.
Red was seen on the northern inner floor and blue on the
edge of the external north rim NNE-NW. The rim to the SW
could not be seen. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12.
Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This
was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3
exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on
exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit
part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20
minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The
second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the
first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures
do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes
on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the
8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second
exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like
flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej,
had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces.
Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12.
Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This
was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3
exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on
exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit
part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20
minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The
second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the
first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures
do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johnson describes
on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the
8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second
exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like
flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej,
had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces.
Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12.
Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This
was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3
exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on
exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit
part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20
minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The
second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the
first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures
do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes
on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the
8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second
exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like
flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej,
had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces.
Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12.
Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This
was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3
exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on
exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit
part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20
minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The
second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the
first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures
do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes
on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the
8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second
exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like
flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej,
had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces.
Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
In 1948 Apr 15 at UT 20:00? Vince (England, UK) observed a bright spot,
about magnitude 3, in Earthshine, about 30deg north of Grimaldi., on
the west limb (90W, 25N). The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=503 and the
weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12.
Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This
was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3
exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on
exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit
part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20
minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The
second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the
first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures
do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes
on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the
8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second
exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like
flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej,
had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces.
Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12.
Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This
was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3
exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on
exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit
part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20
minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The
second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the
first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures
do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes
on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the
8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second
exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like
flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej,
had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces.
Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12.
Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This
was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3
exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on
exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit
part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20
minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The
second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the
first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures
do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes
on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the
8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second
exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like
flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej,
had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces.
Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
G Johnson of Swanton, MD, USA used a 2" refractor at f/12.
Aristachus revealed as a red spot on a photo of the Moon. This
was similar to another photo obtained on 1988 Apr 21st. Frame (with 3
exposures present)reveals a dim star like point near Campanus on
exposure 1. Expsoure 2 shows it a little east on the Earth-lit
part. Exposure 3 shows it off the south-east limb. Apparently 20
minutes later took 2 exposures and frame 18 was a double. The
second exposure revealed an object farther from the limb but the
first exposure does not show the object. The two high power exposures
do not show it. Cameron could not see the spots that Johson describes
on his slides, but did see several spots (defects?) on the
8 and 12 second exposures near Hevelius and also on the 20 second
exposure near to Hecataeus only. BAA members observed star like
flashes a few hours earlier - near Aristarchus. One BAA member, Madej,
had seen a green glow in Arisarchus in two places in two eyepieces.
Cameron 2006 Catalog extension ID=265 and weight=2.
On 1895 Sep 25 at UT 20:00? Gaboreau (Paris, France) observed on the
Moon s shaft of light (same observation as Cameron's TLP report #281
and further more it is on the same day and month as it was back in
1893. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=286 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
Mobberley and Foley note that Aristarchus was very
prominent in Earhshine. Little other detail seen
in Earthshine other than the limb. The Cameron
2006 extension catalog then says: "Confirm moving
side to side. Saw bright blue spot in center" however
it is unclear whether this refers to Aristarchus,
or Torricelli-B - the latter was also undergoing a TLP
at this time. Cameron 2006 extension catalog ID=267
and weight=5 (confirmed?).
On 1985 Apr 27 UT 22:00 M. Mobberley (Suffolk, UK) could not see much
detail in Earthshine (apart from Aristarchus), except that there was a
brightness on the western limb of the Moon. The Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=267 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1985 Oct 11 at UT 04:56-05:12 D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA,
4" refractor, x95, seeing=1-2-1 and transparency=4) detected a change
in brightness of Mons Piton point D (his designation) during 04:56-
04:59. The whole of the east slope was affected - initially bright and
then faded and there was a blue colour (detected with filters). The
variabilty was 8-11sec (Cameron suspects atmosphere as the altitude was
low). The brightness stabilized at 05:12UT, but variability resumed
until observing finished. As a comparison Aristillus was not seen to
change. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=287 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1973 Dec 02 at UT 22:17:33 Barrett and Brick (New York, 3.5" Questar
freflector) observed an occultation of Kappa Aquari, a wide double
star, on the western limb. The star faded perceptably before
disappearing. Cameron says that the fact that the star was a double was
not an explanation - she says that there are many reports of similar
fades for single stars. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1384 and weight=4.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Ptolemaeus 1978 Apr 15 UTC 21:54-22:20 Observed by A.Cook
(Frimley, Surrey, UK, 12" reflector x240, S=IV (Antoniadi))
"Small triangular area on the NW floor of the crater, at the
foot of the rim, was slightly brighter in blue light than in red
(Moonblink used). Suspected this was due to the poor observing
conditions. Certainly blink reaction was not unmistakable".
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Proclus 1972 Jul 19 UT 21:24-21:30 observed by S.Westmoorland
(Cropwell-Bishop, UK, 15cm reflector, x48 & x96, image dull
but steady) observed a brilliant spot in the NE (IAU?) wall
which lasted for about 90 seconds. After fading it was
replaced by pulsations for a further 2 minutes. Clouds
prevented further observations. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
1996 Apr 27 UTC 02:26-03:14 Observed by Spellman (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
" 02:26 U.T. Sunrise on Tycho 3/4 of the crater was in shadow,
topmost section of the central peak was in sunlight. In white light
brightness of the central peak rivaled the brightness of the Eastern
(sunlit) wall. No change was detected in red light, however in blue
light definite strong darkening was observed. Blink obtained when
viewing thru 25A and 38 filters. At 2:52 U.T. in the poor to fair
seeing the apparent size of the central peak in white and red light was
the same, in blue light the central peak in white and red light was the
same, in blue light the central peak size shrank to 1/2 white and red
size (and brightness). Also appearing sharper. Comparison was made also
with the central peak of Alphonsus, no changes were observed. The
significant part of the observation was the relative brightness of the
central peak to the sunlit rim in white and red light, they appeared
almost identical with the crater rim, being just slightly brighter. In
blue light the brightness of the central peak was reduced by at least
half while the rim brightness was not, (relative to one another). I
strongly believe that this was a real event. The shadow filled
portion of Tycho was examined for any abnormalities but none
were observed. Observations were ended shortly after 3:14 U.T. due to
clouds. I also conducted about 20 Moon blink observations during this
observing run and got the same strong reaction each time." ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
On 2001 Jun 29 at UT22:16-22:22 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK, 60mm refractor,
x120, no spurious colour seen, seeing I) observed that the central
peaks of Alphonsus looked bright at 22:16UT but had dimmed by 22:22UT.
The three dark patches on the floor of Alphonsus were clearly seen. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2001 Jun 29 at UT 22:16-22:20 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK, seeing
conditions very good, x120) reported that the central peak of Alphonsus
was brighter than the central peak of Arzachel (or was it the other way
around?). Cook observed 4 hours later from Washington DC, USA and found
that on CCD images that the central peak of Alphonsus was only slightly
less than that of Arzachel. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Proclus 1967 Apr 18 UTC 18:40-18:45 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge,
England, 8" reflector x175) "Crater appeared quite dark, even bright
ring was subdued & seemed thicker than normal. Drawing." NASA catalog
weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1028. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1968 Oct 01 at UT 21:00? Bartlett (Baltimore, MD, USA) and Beck
(Ohio, USA, x437) observed lack of detail on the floor of Plato,
however the wall of the crater was easily resolved. Cameron says that
this was an independent confirmation. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1092
and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Linne 1867 Mar 15 UT 20:00? Observed by Dawes (England?) "Excessively
minute black dot in middle of feature. A geom. fig. boarded & centered
with black that formed, dissolved & formed again" NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #150.
On 1989 Feb 17 at UT00:55 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5" reflector, x248) found that the brightness of the rim of
Proclus was 9.0, the north west wall to be 9.5, the west wall
to be 5.2, and the east wall 8.2 (normal?). The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=355 and the weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1964 Jun 21 at UT 21:18 Lipskii and Pospergelis (Shternberg State
Ast. Institute, AZI-2" reflector (Cass.) observed Aristarchus:
"Polarization meas. with electron polarimeter. Plane of polariz.
rotated 2deg fr. the adjacent areas. They interpret it as some
scattering medium over the crater. (Source gave date as 6/31/64,
misprint =21st?)". The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=820 and weight=5. The
ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Gassendi 1968 Oct 03/04 UT 19:30-19:50 & 00:20-01:40 Observed
by Rawlings (Aylesbury, UK, 6" reflector low magnification)
and by Moore (Selsey, Sussex, UK, 12.5" reflector, x360)
"Slight blink (Eng.) arcuate in shape, N. of c.p. (Rawlings
dubious). Moore, with blink device saw none at 0020-0140h. No
LTP in Gass., Ptol. or Aris. 5th or 6th.". NASA catalog
weight=1. NASA catalog ID #1093. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2003 May 13 at UT06:40-07:26 W. Haas (Las Cruces, NM, USA, 12.5"
reflector, x321 and x202, S=2, T=3.5) suspected (06:40-06:55UT) that he
saw an oval bright feature (intensity 5.5) near the centre of the floor
of Herodotus crater indenting into the shadow - however the seeing was
none too good, so it is more of a suspicion than a definite sighting.
At 07:14-07:26UT he re-examined the region (x202 and x321, S=1-2 and T=
3.5) and had better glimpses that conformed his initial suspicions of
there being an oval indentation bright spot (now intensity 6) into the
shadow in the centre of the floor. Of course Herodotus does not have a
central peak! There was also a very bright spot on the NW> sunlit rim
of Herodotus crater. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1965 May 12 at UT 22:20 H. Miles (UK) found a possible
obscuration in Bailly crater. Most of the region was as sharp as
normal, but the central area was greyish and blurred. Although
the observer concerned considered themselves a non-experienced
observer, another BAA Lunar Section observer saw the same
effect. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Herodotus 1950 Mar 30 UT 19:00? Observed by Wilkins (Kent,
UK, 15" reflector) "Transient c.p. (similar phen. to
Bartlett's in later yrs.? see #532). NASA catalog weight=4
(good). NASA catalog ID #523. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Herodotus 1956 Nov 15 UT 01:05-01:30 Observed by Bartlett
(Baltimore, MD, USA, 3.5" reflector x100) "Pseudo c.p. clearly
seen est. I=5.5, wratten filters showed it neutral to green,
red, & yellow, but duller in blue. Floor est. 2deg, distinctly
olive-green. Precise time at 0117 at col. 55.27deg" NASA catalog
weight=4. NASA catalog ID #655. ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus area 1967 Apr 21 UT 19:00-21:20 Observed by
Darnella (Copenhagen, Denmark, 3.5" refractor, S=1-2),
Farrant (Cambridge, England, 8" reflector, x160), Corralitos
Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24" reflector with
Moonblink) "On exterior wall of Aris., 3 pts. in Cobra Head &
banks of valley were star-like & glowing; & Herod. were red.
Farrant could not bring hill N. of Herod. into focus. He says
color was deep red-orange & steady for 3 min. Started at
1915h (1916-1925h seeing was too bad) (indep. confirm.).
Suspected next nite but bad seeing. Not confirmed by
Corralitos MB." NASA catalog weight=5. NASA catalog ID #1030.
ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Herodotus 1966 Nov 24 UT 21:50 H.Hill (UK, 7.25" reflector,
x240), seeing 4-6/10, transparancy 4/5) sketched a central white
diffuse patch inside the floor of the crater, with a size of
about 1/7th the diameter of the crater. The eastern edge of the
white patch was encroached by the shadow of the eastern rim.
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Proclus 1972 Dec 17 UTC 18:30 Observed by Farrant (Cambridge, England,
8.5" reflector) "Crater appeared very bright (Apollo 17 Watch)." NASA
catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #1359.
Aristarchus, Herodotus 1963 Dec 28 UTC 15:55-16:26 Observered by Yamada
et al, (Hiroshima, Japan, 10" reflector, x278) "Red area, spreading to
Herod., a perculiar obscuring gray area on N. edge of glow. Drawing.
(confirm. of Olivarez? with activit > 1/2 day?)."NASA catalog weight=5
(very high). NASA catalog ID #789.
Aristarchus, Herodotus 1963 Dec 28 UTC 15:55-16:26 Observered by Yamada
et al, (Hiroshima, Japan, 10" reflector, x278) "Red area, spreading to
Herod., a perculiar obscuring gray area on N. edge of glow. Drawing.
(confirm. of Olivarez? with activit > 1/2 day?)."NASA catalog weight=5
(very high). NASA catalog ID #789. ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Amery (Reading, England) saw blue in Aristarchus but a photograph did
not show the colour. Foley thinks this was spurious colour. Cameron
2006 extension catalog ID=27. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Peter Foley observed a tiny yellow-brown region close
to the tip of the cape, north east of the precipitous west
edge, in the face of the north facing slope. The area
concerned was diffuse and varied in density despite
the surroundings not varying. Foley notcied no colour
elsewhere on the Moon, though Amery thought that he saw
some in Aristarchus, but Foley thinks this was spurious.
Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=27 and weight=5.
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1983 Dec 17 at UT 17:25-19:20 Moseley (Covington, England, UK, x120
and x240, seeing=III and spurious colour present) found that the inside
of Aristarchus crater was dull and slightly blue. Suspected the colour
to be spurious: at 19:20 at x240 the colour was pink but at x120 there
was no colour. Cameron 2006 catalof ID=234 and weight=3. ALPO/BAA
weight=2.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP
at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in
4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence?
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus-Cobra Head, 1967 Nov 15 UT 05:40-06:00 Observed by Cross,
Tombaugh (Las Cruces, NM, 12" reflector x800) and Harris (Tucson, AZ),
and Dunlap (Organ Pass, NM, 24" reflector with Moonblink). "Obs.
reddish color N. & E. of Aris. & more intense color nr. E.(IAU?) rim of
Cobra Head. Red color nr.C.H. confirmed by Tombaugh. Obtained 10 photos
between 0543-0549h in 3 spectral bands (blue, yellow, red, & integ.
light). No change dur. obs. per. but spot got smaller at moments of
good seeing. Isodensitometry of photos. At Corralitos 0152-0155 on 24-
in image intensifier & filter sys. photoos at 0320-0330h. Harris at
Tucson got spectra. Neither of latter 2 show anything unusual. Its
edges were nebulous even at best seeing. Size @ that of Cobra's Head."
NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #1053.
Aristarchus 1975 May 23 P.W. Foley (Wilmington, UK, 12"
reflector, x200, x360, x624, atmospheric clarity good, seeing
III from 20:15-22:30, but the clouded out at 22:30, and from
23:15-01:15 seeing was IV-V with poor transparency) observed
(22:20-20:45 UT) variation in the SE corner of the
Aristarchus, namely the usual dark bands were alternating
light to dark, not in keeping with otyher crater features.
This effect was not linked to atmospheric turbulence. Also
projected image of bands beyond the crater W. wall were
repeatedly noted. The observer broke away from observing at
20:45UT to make a telephonealert call. At 20:55UT they noted
that the area between Vallis Schroteri and Herodotus seemed
very light/bright, also the E. exterior of the crater wall of
Herodotus. From 21:01-21:11 A slight blueness was seen to
extend from the NE corner of Aristarchus, along the exterior
rim, acrossand beyond Herodotus to the SW. A tgorough search
was made of many bright areas, both near the terminator and to
the E., but no blueness could be detected elsewhere. A slight
orange hue was noted along the E. limb of theMoon (Spurious
colour). From 21:18;22:30 Aristarchus seemed normal again, and
likewise the head of Vallis Schoteri too. The observer was
clouded out from 22:30-23:15and from 23:15-01:30 the seeing
was so appaling that no colour or projection of the bands
could be seen. A Moon Blink was used during the session, but
no colour was detected in this? Another observer, R.W. Rose
(Devon, UK) observed 21:20-21:30 but had IV seeing, and saw
nothing unusual, but commented that if TLP wactivity had been
taking place, then they would probably not have seen it. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus-herodotus 1967 Apr 22 UT 20:20 Observed by Schobel
(Hirschfelde, Germany, 5"? refractor) "Interference filter.
(indep. confirm. of Darnella?)" NASA catalog weight=5. NASA
catalog ID #1032. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Bright point seen on the dark part.
Cameron 1978 catalog ID is 38 and the weight
assigned is 5.
Moretus? 1871 Dec 25 UTC 22:00? Observed by Webb? (England?, 9"
reflector?) "Internal twilight in crater #132- a large circular crater
nr. S.pole (crater #132 on Goodacre's map is Plato. Webb's map?)" NASA
catalog weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #173.
The area west of Helicon not visible despite the area being
fairly bright at Full Moon time. This area was a very bright
patch one night. Cameron notes: comensurability of Full Moon &
Perigee. Cameron 2006 catalog extension ID=64 and weight=3.
Seeing=7 and transparency=4. 2.4" refractor used. ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1892 May 10th at 19:00UT? Pickering, based at Arequipa. Peru, using
a 12" reflector, saw varitions in vapor col. Drawings were made. Time
calculated from the given colongitude. Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and
weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP
at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in
4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence?
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1982 Jun 05 at 22:00? UT, Chapman (UK, using a 12" reflector), again
using a x2 yellow filter, noticed that the central craterlet
detectabilty changed such that sometimes it was visible and sometimes
not. Foley (Kent, UK)noticed that the central craterlet could only just
be seen between June 2 to June 5 and was much less discernable than
during the previous lunation. No CED brightness measurements made. The
floor of Plato was noted to be very dark though. Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=172 and weight=4. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
During an eclipse of the Moon the crater appeared normal until it
emerged from the shadow. In the north east the dark floor was
not its normal hue and two light areas appeared to join. The
emerging patches became less and less bright, finally disappearing
at 0345 UT when the crater returned to normal. Cameron 2006 catalog
extension ID=10 and weight=2. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Aristarchus 1965 May 15 UTC 01:40-02:15 Observed by Weresuik, McClench,
Johnson (Pt. Tobacco, MD, USA, 16" reflector x240, S=F, T=G) and Delano
(Massachusetts, USA, 12" reflector). "Crater had color(red?) detected
by Trident MB & photos were obtained. There were pulsations. Delano saw
E. wall of crater unusually bright (confirm. if at same time)." NASA
catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA catalog ID #876.
1963Dec29/30 UT 22:00-03:00. Doherty (Small Thorne, UK) 8.5"
reflector, x110, x200 & x274, S=8-8.5, T=8, Moon 57 deg in alt)
and 3 others, using the same instrument, saw a bright purple-
blue patch in Aristarchus. Other areas checked for colour and
none sen elsewhere. Attempts were made to contact observers
elsewhere but with no success. Sketch made and shows the patch
covering the floor area of Aristarchus and extending out beyond
the east rim. Patch was elliptical in shape and the semi-major
diameter was approximately 2/3rds of the diameter of
Aristarchus, or about 27 km. The event lasted 5 hours and
gradually faded. NASA catalog weight=5 (very high quality)".
ALPO/BAA weight=4.
Aristarchus 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by
Argentiere et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm
reflectors) Crater may have been brighter than expected(?)
during a lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID
#658. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Byrgius 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere
et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm reflectors)
Crater may have been brighter than expected(?) during a
lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #658.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Kepler 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere et
al. (France?) "Crater was extra-ordinarily bright". NASA catalog
weight=3 and catalog ID #658. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
Manilius 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere
et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm reflectors)
Crater may have been brighter than expected(?) during a
lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #658.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Proclus 1956 Nov 17/18 UT 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere
et al. (Itatiba City, Brazil, 20, 10 and 6 cm reflectors)
Crater may have been brighter than expected(?) during a
lunar eclipse. NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #658.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Tycho 1956 Nov 17/18 UTC 23:30-00:30 Observed by Argentiere et al.
(France?) "Crater was extra-ordinarily bright". NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #658.
Kepler 1962 Jul 17 UTC 06:24,08:36 Observed by Wildey, Pohn (Mt Wilson,
CA, USA, 60" reflector+photometer) "Crater was at Vmag 2.68 at earlier
obs. which was .47 mag brighter than av. mag. at 15d & it faded to near
normal at later time to V=3.10(photom. measures), a change of 1/2 mag.
or @1.5 times in brightness" NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA
catalog ID #761.
On 1877 Aug 23/24 at UT 23:10-01:00 Airy, Pratt and Capron (Greenwich,
England, France) observed during a lunar eclipse an unusual spectrum
with strong absorption in yellow. (Airy) 2 patches of crimson light of
short duration. Cameron says that this is a confirmation observation
and that Airy was the Astronomer Royal. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=197
and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=4.
On 1919 Nov 27 at UT 23:00-01:00 Fock (Germany) observed in the
vicinity of Tycho, during an eclipse (mid eclipse at 23:56UT) a long
ray in the direction of Longomontanus that remained visible. It was
glowing in weak gray-green colour for the whole of the eclipse. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=373 and weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1956 Nov 18 at UT 00:00? an unknown observer (Cameron gives an AGU
meeting reference) apparently saw a TLP in Aristarchus crater. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=657 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 03:13-03:14 Budine and Farrell (Binghamton, New
York, USA, 4" refractor, x200, S=7, T=5) observed that Aristarchus
brightened five times over 1 minute during a lunar eclipse. The cameron
1978 catalog ID=870 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 01:55 A.R.Taylor (London, UK) suspected
a brief pinpoint of light near Janssen (unconfirmed). The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 03:28-04:28 Sunduleak and Stock (Cerro-Tololo,
Chile, 16" reflector) using photoelectric photometry during a lunar
eclipse, observed on the northern edge of Mare Numbium, and south of
Copernicus (20W, 0N), a strong anomalous enhancement of radiation
(confirmation according to Cameron). On 1964 Dec 19 at UT 02:35 S.J.
Hill et al (Kitt Peak??) observed during a lunar eclipse an anomolous
bright area (location not given). Cameron says that this is an
independent confirmation of Sanduleak and Stock's TLP report. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=868 and 569 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA
weight=4.
On 1982 Dec 30 at UT10:09-10:58 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5"
reflector, x342, S=9/10) found that when the umbra of the eclipse
shadow transitted across Aristrachus, the crater was a bright blue -
this effect lasted until 10:14UT. Flashes/flickers (~0.1 sec duration)
were seen at 10:15UT. He saw another flash at 10:24UT. Another
observer, Harris (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 6" reflector, S=9/10) saw
flashes at 10:18 (9 or 10 magnitude) - he saw another 2 flashes at
10:34 - though the Cameron catalog does not state where on the Moon -
Aristarchus??. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=194 and weight=5. The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1982 Dec 30 at UT 10:09-10:58 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5" reflector, x342, seeing=9/10), during a total lunar eclipse,
found that Romer had a faint blue glow to it. The Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=194 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1964 Jun 25 at UT ~01:07 Titulaer (Utrecht, the
Netherlands) observed that Aristarchus crater was very bright
during an eclipse. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=822 and weight=4.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1964 Jun 25 at UT ~01:07 Rubens de Azevedo (Brazil) observed
a white streak from Grimaldi on the limb, during an eclipse. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=822 and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1960 Sep 04 at UT00:00? Miranova (Russia or Israel) observed a TLP
at an unnamed lunar feature: "Spectral photom. of some lunar obj. in
4250, > 5000A bands. Spectral plates". Cameron suspects luminescence?
The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=730 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Kepler 1962 Jul 17 UTC 06:24,08:36 Observed by Wildey, Pohn (Mt Wilson,
CA, USA, 60" reflector+photometer) "Crater was at Vmag 2.68 at earlier
obs. which was .47 mag brighter than av. mag. at 15d & it faded to near
normal at later time to V=3.10(photom. measures), a change of 1/2 mag.
or @1.5 times in brightness" NASA catalog weight=5 (very good). NASA
catalog ID #761.
In 1950 Apr 02 at UT 20:00 Chernov (Russia) observed two dark spots in
Atlas during a penumbral phase of a lunar eclipse to quickly darken and
become sharp in detail. The cameron 1978 catalog ID=524 and weight=1.
The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1898 Jan 08 at UT 00:00-01:00 Chrevremont (France?) notcied that
during a lunar eclipse, the mid-eclipse shadow was so dark that details
of the surface disappeared, all except for the Tycho SSW ray . Cameron
comments that it is unsual for that ray to remain when usually the ones
towards Kepler and Aristarchus are the ones to stand out? The Cameron
1978 catalog ID=297 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1968 Apr 13 at UT05:00-05:45 Cameron and Laczo (Greenbelt, MD, USA,
6" refractor, x50, 36" reflector x400, 12" reflector x80, seeing=
excellent) observed for the folliwing craters: Aristarchus, Pytheas,
Euler?, Censorinus, Plinius?, Proclus, Menelaus, Manilius: "Star-like
pts. in the craters. Only Aris. identified certainly, rest fairly
certain except Euler & Plinius. Seen in 6-in refr. at 50x but not in
36-in refl. at 400x where they were bright, but not star-lie pts. Seen
later in 12-in refl. at 80x. In another bldg. Seen 1st @ 1/2h before
totality ended, but not earlier dur. tot. tho't by author (WSC) to be
geom. & instrumental = power effect". Chilton, K.E. reports in RASCJ
that another observer did not report any of what the Greenbelt observers
saw at all?The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=1065 and weight=4. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1975 Nov 18 at UT 19:38-23:34 Moore (Johannesburg, South Africa, 2"
refractor, S=II), Peters (Kent, UK, 8.5" reflector, x120, S=IV), Good
(Guilford, UK, binoculars), Foley (Dartford, Kent, UK, 12" reflector
and photographs), and McKay (Kingston, England, UK, 6" reflector, x48)
observed the following in Aristarchus during a lunar eclipse: "It
appeared much fainter than ever before seen in ecl. by Moore. Fainter
than Proc., Cop., & Tycho. Others rated brightness in order-- Hell,
Stevinus, Furnerius, proc.; & Proc., Tycho, Hell, Aris. Photos
confirmed dimness of it. For some observers it became invis. at S=II
(good). Good ranked at least 4 other craters brighter than Aris. & that
at 2035h it dimmed. Earthshine cond. extraordinarily good. Peters, at
S=IV (fair?) rated Aris. brightest". At 23:50UT LeCroy Jr and Sr
(Springfield, VA, 4.5" reflector, S=7) observed four glowing spots on
the Moon during a lunar eclipse (including Aristarchus). At 23:50UT
Aristarchus was an oval shape with no details seen. It had a ray
extending from the south west rim (normal). The north rim was slightly
blue and the south west rim very very slightly red. At 23:55UT it was
clearing and details showed. At 00:02UT it was clear. Sketches were
provided. Cameron comments that the colours fit Fitton's predictions on
spectral dispersion in our atmosphere from atmospheric inversions. The
brightness measued was 10+ and normal should be 9, and the plain is
4.5. The Moon's altitude at the LeCroy site was 45 deg. The Cameron
1978 catalog ID=1418-1420 and weight=5 (1-0 for LeCroy report). The
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1892 May 11 at 22:53UT an Unknown observer, during a partial eclipse
noticed an extension of the Earth;s shadow beyond the north cusp.
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=278 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1892 May 11 at 22:53UT an Unknown observer, during a partial eclipse
noticed an extension of the Earth's shadow beyond the south cusp.
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=278 and weight=0. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1989 Aug 17 at UT 01:02-04:20 G. Kolvos (Thesaloniki, Greece,
4"reflector) measured (using photometry) that although there was a
gradual fade over the Moon as the eclipse progressed, there was a 2"%
rise in brightness of Aristarchus.Graphs were submitted and photos.
A.C. Cook supplied CCD images and CCD photometry. A photograph by
Conway (Sun Prarie, WI, USA) at the start of the eclipse reveal a
bright colourless spot (aparently confirmed). The Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=373 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1979 Mar 13 (UT not given) an unknown observer (UK?) during a
partial lunar eclipse observed an anomolous brightening in the umbra in
the form of a large diamond shape between mare Serenitatis and the
Moon's limb, just shortly after mid eclipse (UT 21:08).
In 1902 Oct 17 at UT 04:35-06:00 Seen by S.J. Johson and also in
another report(s) by Brink, Swift, Wilson () observed a
"Dark band, no color, across center of moon dur. ecl. Copernicus
brighter than Tycho. Aristarchus brightest of all. Drawing by Brink &
Wilson at 1725(=0525UT)(Confirm. -- time given=16th at 1635-1800 = 17th
at 0435-0600 on present UT system". The Cameron 1978 vatalog ID=314 and
weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
In 1935 Jul 16 at UT 05:01 deWitt (Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 12"
reflector) "Photos in lunar ecl. indicate a probable fading of Grim.
floor a possible fading of S. tip of Ricc. spot, a possible enlargement
of halo around Linne, a possible, but unlikely darkening of Schick's
dark areas & no effect on Eratosthenes or white spot E. of Webb. Linne
enlargement more pronounced at 1902 ecl. than at any other time. Fading
of Ric. spot was pronounced on May 14, 1938". The Cameron 1978 catalog
ID=413 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1978 Apr 23 at UT20:35 (Rawlings, UK, finderscope, x50)
observed a bright flash (~0.3 sec duration) near to Copernicus (20W,
9N) with rays to the south east whilst he looked through a finder
scope. Moore, who studied the drawing, suggests that the area of the
flash was near Copernicus. However Cameron says this cannot be the case
if the flash was in darkness as mentioned in the BAA Lunar Section
circular. She comments that it might have been a meteor? The Cameron
2005 catalog ID=28 and weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Littrow 1915 Jan 31 UTC 22:00? Observer: unknown (England?) "6 to 7
spots arranged like a gamma first seen on this nite. (Kuiper atlas.
Rect. 14-c shows spots in form of a 7 or a cap. gamma backwards, but
not l.c. gamma)". NASA catalog weight=0 (almost certainly not a TLP).
NASA catalog ID #349. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1956 Nov 19 at UT 00:00? an unknown observer (Cameron gives an AGU
meeting reference) apparently saw a TLP in Aristarchus crater. The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=657 and weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1970 Feb 22 UTC 07:00? Observed by Thomas, Stump, Corral.
Obs. (Organ Pass, NM, 24" reflector+Moonblink) "Bluing around crater --
vis. in monitor, but not photographable due to clouds." NASA catalog
weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1235.
Proclus 1938 Nov 08 UTC 20:00 Observed by Green (England? Seeing =
good) "2 bright spots in Schmidt & Wilkins' craterlets. Was struck by
whitish aspect of parts of floor -- possibly mists. S.wall concealed by
these strong white patches, as if breached ring." NASA catalog weight=3
(average). NASA catalog ID #443.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 18 UTC 09:54 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt
Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed
change in brightness of the area of over a mag. during the nite.
Recorded at Vmag=3.56 first, & a few min(?) later at 4.62. It was .95
mag. brighter (@2.5x) than av. for that age & then returned to
normal." NASA catalog weight=5 (very high). NASA catalog ID #762.
On 1989 Feb 22 at UT03:48-03:58 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3"
refractor, x56, seeing=4/10 and transparency=4) found that the floor of
Proclus was a "uniform grey" shade and the east wall was bright. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=357 and the weight=2. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Aristarchus 1970 Feb 23 UTC 07:00? Observed by Thomas & Stump
(Corralitos Observatory, Organ PAss, NM, USA, 24" refletor+Moon Blink)
"Bluring around crater -- vis. in monitor, but not photographed due to
clouds." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1235.
On 1990 Aug 08 at OT 07:47-09:00 UT D. Louderback (South Bend, WA, USA,
3" refractor, x173) "(SS) Piton's all pts were << but nearby plain was
normal. Ridges at 5.3 at B, C, D but 3 alb at B, C, D (norm = 7) but
bearby plain was normal. At A 3, was hazy but ill defined. Parts of mt
brightened but others didn't. Times between brightening were 6-8s.
Similar to seeing fluctuations. In red mt stayed dull & steady. In blue
it blinked." - this is a direct quote from the Cameron 2006 catalog
because it is very difficult to summarize. Louderback comments that the
TLP was still going on at 09:00UT. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=406 and
the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1990 Aug 08 at UT 07:47-09:00 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 3"
refractor, x173) reported the following TLP in Promontorium Agarum
(Cape Agarum): "W flank of CA >>, even> Proc. interior." The cameron
2006 catalog ID=406 and the weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Plato 1870 Feb 18 UTC 00:00? Observed by Gledhill (Halifax, England,
9" refractor) "Illum. of another group of craters different from group
in Aug. & Sep. obs. (date is F18 if phase is similar to Ap 1870)
NASA catalog weight=2 (low). NASA catalog ID #164.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 19 UTC 07:30 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt
Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed
change in brightness from Vmag=3.46 to V=3.07, where av. mag. for that
age=3.26, or a brightening of .58 mag." NASA catalog weight=5 (very
high). NASA catalog ID #763.
Plato 1938 Jun 15 UTC 08:00 Observed by Haas? (New Mexico?, 12?"
reflector) "NW. end of floor had intensity I=2.0, but on 7/15/38, I=
3.7, conditions similar." NASA catalog weight=4 (high). NASA catalog ID
#439.
On 1965 May 18 at UT 03:00-03:30 Cragg (Mt Wilson?, CA, USA, 6"
refractor?) observed a TLP (no feature nor description given in
the Cameron 1978 catalog) on the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=877
and weight=4. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Mare Crisium 1962 Jul 19 UTC 09:48 Observed by Wildey & Pohn (Mt
Wilson, CA, USA, 60" reflector + Photometer) "Photometric meas. showed
change in brightness from Vmag=3.46 to V=3.07, where av. mag. for that
age=3.26, or a brightening of .58 mag." NASA catalog weight=5 (very
high). NASA catalog ID #763.
On 1990 Jan 13 at UT 22:15-23:05 J. Pedler (Bristol, UK, seeing=III and
transparency=excellent, no spurious colour) detected a blue region on
the north of Aristarchus, varying in sharpness/diffuseness. The crater
rim in this region could not be descerned. Eleswhere the crater rim was
normal as too were other features. When a Moon blink device was used,
no colour blink was detected, however through the blue filter the
suspected area was bright and the crater rim indistinct. Whereas
through the red filter the area looked perfectly normal. At 22:30UT the
effect had vanished and everywhere was normal. The Cameron 2006 catalog
ID=388 and the weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Aristarchus 1970 Feb 24 UTC 07:00? Observed by Thomas & Stump
(Corralitos Observatory, Organ PAss, NM, USA, 24" refletor+Moon Blink)
"Bluring around crater -- vis. in monitor, but not photographed due to
clouds." NASA catalog weight=4 (good). NASA catalog ID #1235.
Alphonsus 1972 Jul 29 UT 00:30-03:30 Observed by Morgan (England, UK)
"Orange spot just W. of c.p. on central ridge; circular area @ 15-25km
diam, larger than c.p. Was bright orange then turned orange-brown
toward center. Central 4,5km was darker than rest; bownish-black with
blue-white specks flashing in center. Obscur. there but ridge clear
elsewhere. The dark spot SW of c.p. could not be seentho outside of
color area. Sketch. It had appearance of dome of atm. thicker at
center. Never seen before in 11y. Next nite brighter. NASA catalog
weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1337. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 2002 May 30 at UT02:30-02:44 C. Brook (Plymouth, UK) suspected that
Aristarchus crater looked dimmer than normal. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Alphonsus 1972 Jul 30 UT 00:30-03:30 Observed by Morgan (UK
using a reflector) "Orange glow, brighter this nite than last
nite. Following nites were cloudy. Aristarchus and Gassendi
were negative." NASA catalog weight=3. NASA catalog ID #1338.
ALPO/BAA weight=3.
On 1979 Aug 12 at UT07:00-10:35 D. Darling and wife (Sun Prarie, WI,
USA, 12.5" reflector, x342, photos, S=9/10) observed a cigar shaped
protruberance in Romer crater that cast a 32km long shadow, nestled in
a valley rille next to Romer. This was a confirmed observation. The
effect persisted intil sunset. The top of the object and two points on
the crater rim were reflecting the Sun's rays. "Top of obj. & 2 pts on
crater rim reflected suns rays. It was as high as the crater rim
whereas the rill wall was not. Took photos. he has studied this area
and never saw such a phenom before. Photos did not show it". The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=65 and weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
In 1964 Jan 05 at UT 22:00? Doherty (Stoke-on-Trent, UK, 3" refractor,
8" or 10" reflector) observed aristarchus to be purplish-blue in
colour. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID=794 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA
weight=3.
Gassendi 1966 Dec 04 UTC 01:05-01:23 Observed by Whippey (Northolt?
England, 6" reflector, x212) "Abrupt flash of red, setling in
immediately to a pt. of red haze nr. NW (ast.?) wall. Continuous till
0123 (date given was 4-12-66 = European convention?)." NASA catalog
weight=3 (average). NASA catalog ID #1000.
On 1966 Apr 12 at UT 01:05-01:23 Whippey (Northolt, England, UK, 6"
reflector x212) and Corralitos Observatory (Organ Pass, NM, USA, 24"
Moon Blink) observed in Gassendi: "Abrupt flash of red, settling
immediately to a point of red haze near NW (IAU?) wall. Continuous till
0123h. (Not confirmed at Corralitos Obs. MB--at same time?". The
Cameron 1978 catalog ID=927 and weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1964 Jan 06 at 02:00? Markov and Khoshlova (Russia) observed
anomalous IR radiation on the Moon. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and
weight=5. The ALPO/BAA weight=3.
Alphonsus 1956 Oct 26 UT 12:54 Observed by Alter (Mt Wilson, CA,
USA, 60" reflector, S=E) "Photog. thru UV & IR filters. Obscur.
of E. 1/2 of floor evident in blue plates -- KodakII-O plate no
filter. 2m later Kodak I-N. One pair of plates best he'd ever
seen. Similar obscuration seen 2X on Linne (this started Kozyrev
on his spectrographic program.)." NASA catalog weight=5 (very
high). NASA catalog ID #653.
On 1983 Dec 28 at UT03:30-05:00 Moseley (Covington, England, UK,
seeing=V-IV and transparency=good) detected some detail within the
shadow under good moments of seeing. The external brightness was
extended to the east wall at a clock position of 9 O'clock, but did not
go outside the rim. It was less bright at the 11 O'clock position. The
Cameron 2006 catalog ID=236 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1969 Feb 12 at UT 12:00 Taboada (Mexico, seeing=excellent) found
that the Aristarchus region had the same characteristics as the
previous days, perhaps a little darker colour brown, but more
remarkable. He used red, blue and green filters and a difference in
colour was noticed in and out of the region. Cameron suspects that
permanent colour was being seen? The cameron 1978 catalog ID=1116 and
weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weigh=2.
On 1884 Sep 16 at UT 09:30-10:00 Heywood (Westville, Ohio, 2"
refractor) saw an unusually bright glow covering dark part, nearly
uniform. Thought it was electric because it was too bright for
Earthshine. It obscured features. The Cameron 1978 catalog ID= and
weight=1. The ALPO/BAA weight=1
On 1882 Nov 07 at UT 05:00 Hopkins (UK) observed the dark
eastern limb and a line of light and attributed this to a lunar
atmosphere. Further details can be found in: Reference: Sirius
16, 279, 1883. Cameron 1978 catalog ID=229 and weight=3.
ALPO/BAA weight=2.
On 1984 Dec 26 at UT00:30-00:50 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5"reflector, x61, seeing=3 out of 10) found that Aristarchus,
Shroter's Valley (and other lunar features reported separately) were
very bright in blue light. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=257 and the
weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1984 Dec 26 at UT00:30-00:50 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5"reflector, x61, seeing=3 out of 10) found that Copernicus (and
other lunar features reported separately) were very bright in blue
light. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=257 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1984 Dec 26 at UT00:30-00:50 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5"reflector, x61, seeing=3 out of 10) detected a bright flash in the
Delambre region. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=257 and the weight=0. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1984 Dec 26 at UT00:30-00:50 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5"reflector, x61, seeing=3 out of 10) found that Manilius (and
other lunar features reported separately) were very bright in blue
light. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=257 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1984 Dec 26 at UT00:30-00:50 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5" reflector, x61, seeing=3 out of 10) found that Menelaus (and
other lunar features reported separately) were very bright in blue
light. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=257 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1984 Dec 26 at UT00:30-00:50 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA,
12.5"reflector, x61, seeing=3 out of 10) found that Promontorium Agarum
(and other features reported separately) were very bright in blue
light. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=257 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA
weight=1.
On 1984 Dec 26 D. Darling (Sun Praire, WI, USA, 12.5" reflector,
seeing=3 out of 10) found that Tycho's ray (and many other craters)
appeared to glow brightly in blue in Earthshine. The Cameron 2006
catalog ID=257 and the weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
South Pole 1997 Apr 10 UTC 20:45 Observed by Livesey (Scotland, 65x33,
Seeing Antioniadi II, Transparency : Thick Haze Alto Stratus, windy)
"Two bright spots seen - one on southern tip of crescent and 2nd way
over on the dark side of the S. limb. Earthshine seen, but no
features". Probably these are just peaks making it into sunlight -
though one of them was of considerable distance from the tip of
the cresecent (was this the peak of eternal light?). So therefore
the ALPO/BAA weight=1 i.e. it is worth checking out - however we
may not be able to tell for sure until the libration matches
up too.
On 1984 Jan 08 at UT16:30-18:40 P. Moore (Selsey, UK, seeing=III) could
not see Aristarchus in Earthsine, despite, Tycho and the mare regions
being plainly visible. Foley (Kent, UK) found Aristarchus to be a "soft
blue patch" and North (seeing IV-V) found the crater to be one of the
brightest features on the Moon. The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=237 and the
weight=0. The ALPO/BAA weight=1.
On 1990 Aug 26 at UT 02:30-03:30 W. Cameron (Sedona, AZ, USA, 8"
reflector, x110 and x220) observed that Proclus and Piccolomini craters
both had a pink colour inside them. At a higher magnification of x220
Piccolomini was still pink and it was stronger on the central peak's
wesern side. The cameron 2006 catalog ID=407 and the weight=3. The
ALPO/BAA weight=1 as the Moon was not above the horizon at the date and UT given.
On 1990 Aug 26 at UT 02:30-03:30 W. Cameron (Sedona, AZ, USA, 8"
reflector, x110, x220, seeing=good) observed that the north wall of
Proclus crater was the brightest part of the crater, indeed very
bright. Proclus and Picolomini had pink colours inside them. CED
brightness measurements were as follows: "Proc. at 100x 4.0, 4.0; at
200x 3.4, 3.4; Theop. 3.5, 3.9; 3.5; Herc. 2.5, 2.75; 3.5; Atlas 2.8,
2.5, 3.0; Posidonius 3.0." The Cameron 2006 catalog ID=407 and the
weight=3. The BAA/ALPO weight=1 as the Moon was not above
the horizon at the UT given.
On 1990 Aug 26 at UT 02:30-03:30 W. Cameron (Sedona, AZ, USA, 8"
reflector, x110 and x220, seeing=good) observed that the west wall of
Theophilus crater was red (on terminator). However Posidonius was also
on the terminator and no colour was seen elsewhere along the
terminator, however Proclus and Piccolomini had pink interiors. At a
higher power of x220 a prismatic effect was seen on the terminator in
Theophilus and opther craters - "even on W rim of a crater due W of
Theoph.". CED measurements of Theophilus... 3.5, 3.9, 3.5. The Cameron
2006 catalog ID=407 and the weight=3. The ALPO/BAA weight=1
because the Moon was below the horizon at this time.
On 1931 Feb 22 at UT 20:30 Joulia (Castelnaudary, Aude, France?)
observed in the Aristarchus region: "Reddish-yellow glimmer of light,
very variable with nearly complete extinction. (similar to Herschel's
1787 & Tempel's 6/10/1866 obs.)". The Cameron 1978 atalog ID=399 and
weight=3.
On 1972 Dec 11 at UT22:28 Cernan, on board Apollo 17, saw a flash on
the east rille in Mare Orientale (88W, 20S) as he orbited the Moon. The
Cameron 1978 catalog weight=1354 and the weight=3. ALPO/BAA weight=2.
2004 Dec 18 UT 02:00 F. Serio (Houston, TX, USA) may have
imaged aperiod of brightening in this crater in images -
though Darling comments that it could be a Registax issue.
ALPO/BAA weight=1.
Ross D 1967 Dec 8 UT 02:30-02:40 Observer: Harris (Tucson?,
AZ?), colourless bright area SW of Ross D with repeated
condensations that appeared then dissipated in thirty seconds to
a minute. ALPO/BAA weight=1.
2018 Jun 19 UT 04:00 G. Cross, using a 60" f/16 Cass, Strehl >
0.9, under descent seeing conditions, found that the ghost
crater was not visible - was this an obscuration or just
normal apeparance? ALPO/BAA weight=1.