Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

 

Lambert Imaged 11-05-04 , 18 Inch Reflector , DMK-21F04 Camera

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

Description:
Isolated circular formation.
Steep slopes supporting the craterlet Lambert A to the North-West and large ghost crater Lambert R to the South.
High walls with terraces.
Tormented floor. Central mountain with craterlet to the summit. Craterlets.

Size:
Dimension: 31x31Km / 18x18Mi
Height: 2690m / 8200ft
Height/Wide ratio: 0.0897

Observation:
Interest : Exceptional formation
Observation period: 2 days after First Quarter or 1 day after Last Quarter
Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor