Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Fraunhofer Imaged 09-06-09 , 18 Inch Reflector , Infinity 2-1M Camera

The Text Listed Below Is Provided By Personal Authorization From Christian Legrand Of VMA, Link To Virtual Moon Atlas

Description: Circular formation situated on the South slope of Furnerius. Pretty steep slopes supporting Fraunhofer V to the North-West several craterlets to the North and a craterlet to the East. little High walls in light terraces. Flat floor filled with lava. Craterlet.

Size: Dimension: 60x60Km / 35x35Mi Height: 1500m / 4500ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0263

Observation: Interest : Very interesting formation Observation period: 3 days after New Moon or 2 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor