Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Gassendi Imaged 09-24-08 , 18 Inch Reflector With Infinity 2-1M Camera, (North Is To The Right)

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

Type: Walled plain Geological period: Nectarian (From -3.92 billions years to -3.85 billions years)

Size: Dimension: 114x114Km / 67x67Mi Height: 0 Height/Wide ratio: 0.0169

Position: Longitude: 39.9° West Latitude: 17.5° South Quadrant: South-West Area: Mare Humorum region

Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: 3 days after First Quarter or 2 days after Last Quarter Minimal Instrument: 10x binoculars