Astro Photography By Wes Higgins
©2004 Wes Higgins
Pitiscus Imaged 03-16-05 , 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. Very steep slopes supporting Pitiscus H to the South Pitiscus W to the West and Pitiscus R to the North-West. High walls with terraces crushed by the double crater Pitiscus E to the West. Flat floor supporting Pitiscus A to the North and a craterlet to the South-East.' |
Size: Dimension: 85x85Km / 50x50Mi Height: 3000m / 9100ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0366 |
Observation: Interest : Very interesting formation Observation period: 5 days after New Moon or 4 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor |