Plato and the Lunar Alps
Image Credit & Copyright: Luigi Morrone
Explanation: The dark-floored, 95 kilometer wide crater Plato and sunlit peaks of the lunar Alps (Montes Alpes) are highlighted in this this sharp telescopic snapshot of the Moon’s surface. While the Alps of planet Earth were uplifted over millions of years as continental plates slowly collided, the lunar Alps were likely formed by a sudden collision that created the giant impact basin known as the Mare Imbrium or Sea of Rains. The mare’s generally smooth, lava-flooded floor is seen below the bordering mountain range. The prominent straight feature cutting through the mountains is the lunar Alpine Valley (Vallis Alpes). Joining the Mare Imbrium and northern Mare Frigoris (Sea of Cold) the valley extends toward the upper right, about 160 kilometers long and up to 10 kilometers wide. Of course, the large, bright lunar alpine mountain below and right of Plato crater is named Mont Blanc. Lacking an atmosphere, not to mention snow, the lunar Alps are probably not an ideal location for a winter vacation. Still, a 150 pound skier would weigh a mere 25 pounds on the Moon.
Tomorrow’s picture: pixels in space
IRAN
Is the Iranian regime killing the wounded in hospitals ?
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/01/14/iran-hospital-atrocities-n2669439
Iran says they will assassinate Trump.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO CLEAN UP THE SS ? DO YOU WONDER WHY TRUMP WAS ALMOST KILLED ?
CONGRESS SHOULD FORBID THE MERGER. HELP CITIZENS—FOR A CHANGE.
https://redstate.com/tudor-dixon/2026/01/13/trump-puts-cnn-on-the-block-fairly-and-legally-n2198063
NATIONAL
I’m tired of the Political Class not being indicted. Ole Willy will soon pass to another place where Epstein is waiting for him. HOR Speaker Johnson might be throwing away any goodwill he has gained. Power is useless unless used, do like Pigleosi==lie, steal, and cheat.
Iran
More Democrat lies.
Give Shirley a million dollar prize.
Will dems vote to impeach Ole Tim ?
Mediocrity at work.
The screwing of the American citizen never ends.
Americans should avoid Woke cities until officials like this are no longer in office. We have a Cultural War over criminals not being punished and the same criminals interfering with ICE arrests.
America has the same problems with politicians, except it is worse. They make the laws, their own salary, benefits, and punishment.
The number of times Democrats called for violence against law enforcement.
Congress would probably have to do it.
INTERNATIONAL
Greenland.
ECONOMY
It is growing.
Mortgage rates fall.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/01/12/mortgage-rates-fall-n2669318
Venezuela investment.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2026/01/12/trump-exxon-mobil-n2669323
RIP SCOTT–Dilbert was great entertainment.
Mamdinky.
The Through With W Editor: What is our next state, LL ?
The V Cat: Virginia is our next state. We have already discussed the split to form West Virginia. Here is more information.
https://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/about-virginia/history-and-facts-on-virginia/
Some places to see in The Old Dominion.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g28967-Activities-Virginia.html
State symbols.
https://statesymbolsusa.org/states/united-states/virginia
One of two state songs.
GITMO is the place to be. It beats Hilton.
A security briefing.
https://babylonbee.com/news/mamdani-tunes-into-the-view-to-receive-his-classified-morning-briefing
