Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Apianus Imaged 08-03-07 , 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. Tormented slopes supporting many small craters. whose double crater Apianus A to the North-West and Apianus B to the South-East. Walls in light terraces. Flat floor filled with lava. Craterlets

Size: Dimension: 65x65Km / 38x38Mi Height: 2080m / 6300ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.033

Observation: Interest : Very interesting formation Observation period: 6 days after New Moon or 5 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor