Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Heraclitus Imaged 08-03-07 , 18 Inch Reflector , Infinity 2-1M Camera

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

Description: Circular formation forming a remarkable quartet with Licetus. Heraclitus D and an other crater to the West. Pretty steep slopes crushed by Licetus to the North Cuvier to the East and Heraclitus D to the South. Pretty high walls riddled of craterlets. Tormented floor riddled with craterlets and separated in two by a central crest line.

Size: Dimension: 94x94Km / 55x55Mi Height: 3800m / 11500ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0422

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