![]() ![]() Starting several nights before the moon reaches its full phase, Copernicus exhibits heavily terraced edges (due to slumping), an extensive ejecta blanket outside the crater's rim, a complex central peak, and both smooth and rough terrain on the crater's floor.Īround the full moon, Copernicus' ray system, extending 500 miles (800 km) in all directions, becomes prominent. ![]() This 800 million-year-old impact scar is visible with unaided eyes and binoculars - but telescope views will reveal many more interesting aspects of lunar geology. The prominent crater Copernicus is located in eastern Oceanus Procellarum - due south of Mare Imbrium and slightly northwest of the moon's center. (Image credit: Chris Vaughan Starry Night) (opens in new tab) ![]()
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