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| − | Lat: 18.0°N, Long: 2.0°E, Diam: 70 km, Depth: km, [http://the-moon. | + | Lat: 18.0°N, Long: 2.0°E, Diam: 70 km, Depth: km, [http://the-moon.us/wiki/R%C3%BCkl%2022 Rükl: 22]<br /> |
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| − | [http://www.lpod.org/coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=547&fullsize=1 [[Image: | + | [http://www.lpod.org/coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=547&fullsize=1 [[Image:Normal_sinus-fidei-clem1.jpg|external image normal_sinus-fidei-clem1.jpg]]]<br /> This [http://lpod.org/coppermine/displayimage.php?pos=-547 Clementine] image shows the dark region '''Sinus Fidei''' (south of '''Conon''') and the zig-zag'esque '''Rima Conon''' running over it.<br /> <br /> |
==Images== | ==Images== | ||
[http://www.lpod.org/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=search&type=full&search=Sinus%20Fidei LPOD Photo Gallery] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/lunar_orbiter/bin/srch_nam.shtml?Sinus%20Fidei%7C0 Lunar Orbiter Images] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/apollo/search/feature/?feature=Sinus%20Fidei Apollo Images]<br /> | [http://www.lpod.org/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=search&type=full&search=Sinus%20Fidei LPOD Photo Gallery] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/lunar_orbiter/bin/srch_nam.shtml?Sinus%20Fidei%7C0 Lunar Orbiter Images] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/apollo/search/feature/?feature=Sinus%20Fidei Apollo Images]<br /> | ||
| − | * [http://apollo.sese.asu.edu/LIW/20090526.html Lunar Image of the Week, N° 70] (oblique southward view of '''Sinus Fidei''' and [http://the-moon. | + | * [http://apollo.sese.asu.edu/LIW/20090526.html Lunar Image of the Week, N° 70] (oblique southward view of '''Sinus Fidei''' and [http://the-moon.us/wiki/Rima%20Conon Rima Conon] in it) |
** Apollo 17's westward looking oblique ''Hasselblad'' photograph [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/apollo/frame/?AS17-153-23579 AS17-153-23579] shows '''Sinus Fidei''' (and '''Rima Conon''') near and at the central part of the frame. | ** Apollo 17's westward looking oblique ''Hasselblad'' photograph [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/apollo/frame/?AS17-153-23579 AS17-153-23579] shows '''Sinus Fidei''' (and '''Rima Conon''') near and at the central part of the frame. | ||
** Research Apollo 17 photography: Danny Caes | ** Research Apollo 17 photography: Danny Caes | ||
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==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
| − | ''([http://the-moon. | + | ''([http://the-moon.us/wiki/LAC%20zone LAC zone] 41C4)'' [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/mapcatalog/LAC/lac41/ LAC map] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/mapcatalog/usgs/I463/ Geologic map] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/mapcatalog/LM/lm41/ LM map] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/mapcatalog/LTO/lto41c4_2/ LTO map]<br /> <br /> |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
| − | * A most interesting feature in '''Sinus Fidei''' is the zig-zag'esque [http://the-moon. | + | * A most interesting feature in '''Sinus Fidei''' is the zig-zag'esque [http://the-moon.us/wiki/Rima%20Conon Rima Conon], which is a very good target for every kind of telescopic moon observer!<span class="membersnap">- DannyCaes <small>May 30, 2009</small></span> |
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==Lunar Ellipse of Fire== | ==Lunar Ellipse of Fire== | ||
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==Nomenclature== | ==Nomenclature== | ||
| − | * The [http://the-moon. | + | * The [http://the-moon.us/wiki/IAU IAU] name is Latin for "Bay of Trust". |
| − | * This name was not part of the original [http://the-moon. | + | * This name was not part of the original [http://the-moon.us/wiki/IAU%20nomenclature IAU nomenclature]. Instead it is one of 120 names appearing on NASA's [http://the-moon.us/wiki/LTO LTO] charts that were approved by the [http://the-moon.us/wiki/IAU IAU] in [http://the-moon.us/wiki/IAU%20Transactions%20XVIB 1976]. |
* A curious system of odd-shaped rilles at approximately 18° North/ 2° East (near <u>Rima Conon</u>) is called the '''''Pi Symbol''''' by the dedicated moon observer and photographer Stefan Lammel. Investigate his interesting [http://www.pbase.com/slammel/image/116182182/original photograph] of this region. | * A curious system of odd-shaped rilles at approximately 18° North/ 2° East (near <u>Rima Conon</u>) is called the '''''Pi Symbol''''' by the dedicated moon observer and photographer Stefan Lammel. Investigate his interesting [http://www.pbase.com/slammel/image/116182182/original photograph] of this region. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:17, 16 April 2018
Contents
Sinus Fidei (and Rima Conon)
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Lat: 18.0°N, Long: 2.0°E, Diam: 70 km, Depth: km, Rükl: 22 |
This Clementine image shows the dark region Sinus Fidei (south of Conon) and the zig-zag'esque Rima Conon running over it.
Images
LPOD Photo Gallery Lunar Orbiter Images Apollo Images
- Lunar Image of the Week, N° 70 (oblique southward view of Sinus Fidei and Rima Conon in it)
- Apollo 17's westward looking oblique Hasselblad photograph AS17-153-23579 shows Sinus Fidei (and Rima Conon) near and at the central part of the frame.
- Research Apollo 17 photography: Danny Caes
Maps
(LAC zone 41C4) LAC map Geologic map LM map LTO map
Description
Description: Wikipedia
Additional Information
- A most interesting feature in Sinus Fidei is the zig-zag'esque Rima Conon, which is a very good target for every kind of telescopic moon observer!- DannyCaes May 30, 2009
Lunar Ellipse of Fire
The region of Sinus Fidei is (or was?) number three in the list of 12 localities in the Lunar Ellipse of Fire (see article from Farouk El-Baz in Sky and Telescope - June 1973).
Nomenclature
- The IAU name is Latin for "Bay of Trust".
- This name was not part of the original IAU nomenclature. Instead it is one of 120 names appearing on NASA's LTO charts that were approved by the IAU in 1976.
- A curious system of odd-shaped rilles at approximately 18° North/ 2° East (near Rima Conon) is called the Pi Symbol by the dedicated moon observer and photographer Stefan Lammel. Investigate his interesting photograph of this region.
LPOD Articles
Bibliography
