Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Barocius 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: Damaged circular formation situated on the South-East slope of Maurolycus. Pretty steep slopes overlapped by Barocius B and C to the North-East. High walls especially to the South-East. Tormented floor supporting Barocius W. Small mountain off-center. Craterlets and lines of crest.

Size: Dimension: 85x85Km / 50x50Mi Height: 3500m / 10600ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0427

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