MAUROLYCUS Imaged 08-03-07 ,
18 Inch Reflector , Infinity2-1M Camera
The Information Listed Below Is
Provided By Personal Authorization From Christian Legrand Of VMA,
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To Virtual Moon Atlas
Description:
Circular formation forming an interesting couple with Barocius.
Very steep slopes especially to the East supporting Maurolycus D
DA & F to the North Barocius to the South and presenting a double
wall to the South-West.
Very high walls especially to the East and supporting Maurolycus
A to the South.
Flat floor with numberous craters whose Maurolycus J to the center
and Maurolycus M to the West. Off-centered mountain to the North.
Craterlets and lines
of crest.
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Size:
Dimension: 117x117Km / 69x69Mi
Height: 0
Height/Wide ratio: 0.0412
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Observation:
Interest : Exceptional formation
Observation period: 6 days after New Moon or 5 days after Full Moon
Minimal Instrument: 10x binoculars
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