The Alps Mountains (Montes Alpes) can be found on the northern edge of Mare Imbrium (Sea of Rains). It is a mountain range that is approximately 50km wide and stretches for more than 250km. The tallest peaks of the Alps reach nearly 2.5km and cast long shadows on the lunar surface.
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| Alps Mountains (Image Credit: NASA LRO) |
Observation
My abbreviated observation record can be found below:
My abbreviated observation record can be found below:
| Date | 2020-05-29 |
| Time | 22:23 |
| Sky | Clear |
| Telescope | 8" Reflector (1200mm F.L.) |
| Eyepiece | 10mm (2x Barlow) |
| Magnification | 240x |
Comments
The Alps (Montes Alpes) seem to get narrower in the southeastern region after the Alpine Valley bisects it. This region seemed to have tall mountains as I counted 9 very spiky shadows of peaks. The range stretched all the way from Plato in the north to Cassini further to the southeast. There is a slight gap between the Alps and the Caucasus. I did not notice very many small craters throughout the range except on the western lowlands as it transitioned to Mare Imbrium.
Location
To help you locate this object a map has been provided from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's Observer's Handbook. It is object B, highlighted below.
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| Alps Mountains (Mountain Range) |
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