Astro Photography By Wes Higgins
©2004 Wes Higgins
Descartes Imaged 04-15-05 , 18 Inch Reflector , DMK-21F04 Camera
The Information Listed Below Is Provided By Personal Authorization From Christian Legrand Of VMA, Link To Virtual Moon Atlas
| Description: Very damaged circular formation. Steep slopes supporting Descartes E to the North and Descartes C to the North-East. Pretty high walls in terraces composed of several concentric rings collapsed to the North and ridden by Descartes A to the South-West. Few extensive and tormented floor. Crest and rille line. |
Size: Dimension: 49x49Km / 29x29Mi Height: ? Height/Wide ratio: Unknown height. Impossible calculation. |
Observation: Interest : Very interesting formation Observation period: 6 days after New Moon or 5 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor |