Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Boscovich 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:
Wrecked formation of South-East North-West oriented rectangular shape.
Steep slopes supporting the lengthened crater Boscovich P to the North-West.
Pretty high walls collapsed to the West.
Flat floor filled of somber lava supporting Rimae Boscovich. Line of crest.

Size:
Dimension: 48x48Km / 28x28Mi
Height: 1800m / 5500ft
Height/Wide ratio: 0.0391

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