Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Taruntius-09-06-09 Imaged 09-06-09 , 18 Inch Reflector , Infinity 2-1M Camera

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

Description: Circular formation damaged to the North. Steep slopes supporting Taruntius L to the West and Taruntius B to the South. Few high walls crushed by Cameron to the North-west. Tormented floor. Internal hills ring. Central mountain. Craterlets and lines of crest.

Size: Dimension: 58x58Km / 34x34Mi Height: 1200m / 3600ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0214

Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: 4 days after New Moon or 3 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor