Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Bailly Bettinus Kircher Imaged 08-23-08 , 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: (Bailly)
Circular formation little differentiated. The largest of crater shaped formations.
Few steep slopes supporting many craters.
High walls ridden by Bailly A to the South-East.
Extensive and pretty flat floor to the South and tormented to the North. Spangled of craters and craterlets whose Bailly B to the South Bailly D & C to the
North-West and Bailly F & I to the center. Hills.

Size: (Bailly)
Dimension: 311x311Km / 183x183Mi
Height: ?
Height/Wide ratio: Unknown height. Impossible calculation.

Observation:
Interest : Very interesting formation
Observation period: 6 days after First Quarter or 5 days after Last Quarter
Minimal Instrument: 10x binoculars