Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Bullialdus Imaged 07-29-05 , 18 Inch Reflector , DMK-21F04 Camera

The Text Listed Below Is Provided By Personal Authorization From Christian Legrand Of VMA, Link To Virtual Moon Atlas

Description: Isolated circular formation situated on the West bank of Mare Nubium. Very steep and tormented slopes supporting the craterlets Bullialdus L to the West Bullialdus E to the South-West and crater Bullialdus A and B to the South. Very high walls in terraces with sweeter slopes to the South-West. Few extensive and flat floor with ruins to the South-West. Important central mountain with several summits. Rays.

Size: Dimension: 63x63Km / 37x37Mi Height: 3510m / 10600ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0575

Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: 2 days after First Quarter or 1 day after Last Quarter Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor