Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Petavius Imaged 09-06-09, 8:48UT, 18 Inch Reflector With Infinity 2-1M Camera

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

Type: Crater Geological period: Lower Imbrian (From -3.85 billions years to -3.8 billions years)

Size: Dimension: 182x182Km / 107x107Mi Height: 3300m / 10000ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0186

Position: Longitude: 60.4° East Latitude: 23.3° South Quadrant: South-East Area: Mare Fecunditatis South edge

Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: 3 days after New Moon or 2 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 10x binoculars