Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Autolycus 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: Forms a remarkable triangle with Aristillus and Archimedes. Circular formation. Very steep slopes supporting the craterlet Autolycus A to the East. Very high walls in terraces. Flat tormented floor. Central mountain. Hills.

Size: Dimension: 41x41Km / 24x24Mi Height: 3430m / 10400ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0879

Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: First Quarter or 6 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor