Macrobius Imaged 09-06-09 ,
18 Inch Reflector , Infinity 2-1M Camera
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By Personal Authorization From Christian Legrand Of VMA,
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Description:
Circular formation. Forms a couple interesting with Tisserand.
Steep slopes supporting Macrobius O to the South-East and Tisserand
to the East.
Very high walls with terraces supporting the craterlet Macrobius
C to the South-West.
Flat floor. Central mountain. Hills.
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Size:
Dimension: 66x66Km / 39x39Mi
Height: 3700m / 11200ft
Height/Wide ratio: 0.0578
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Observation:
Interest : Exceptional formation
Observation period: 4 days after New Moon or 3 days after Full Moon
Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor
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