Astro Photography By Wes Higgins
©2004 Wes Higgins
Posidonius Imaged 09-03-04, 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: Circular formation. Forms a remarkable couple with Chacornac. Few steep slopes supporting the trio Posidonius O I & B to the North. Pretty high walls. Flat floor with numerous craterlets whose Posidonius A and C and Rimae Posidonius. Lines of crest. |
Size: Dimension: 99x99Km / 58x58Mi Height: 0 Height/Wide ratio: 0.0242 |
Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: 5 days after New Moon or 4 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor |