Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004-2009 Wes Higgins

Capella-Isidorus

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

Description: (Capella) Wrecked circular formation forming an interesting couple with Isidorus. Steep slopes supporting Isidorus to the West Capella F to the South Vallis Pretty high walls in very damaged terraces supporting a craterlet to the North. Few extensive floor. Important central mountain. Crossed by Vallis Capella.

Size: (Capella) Dimension: 51x51Km / 30x30Mi Height: 3250m / 9800ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0663

Observation: Interest : Very interesting formation Observation period: 5 days after New Moon or 4 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor