Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

 

Maraldi Imaged 10-29-07 , 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:
Eroded circular formation.
Pretty steep slopes supporting Mons Maraldi to the North-East and Maraldi F to the East.
Few high and damaged walls.
Flat floor filled with very somber lava. Wrinkle ridges. Craterlets.
Size:
Dimension: 41x41Km / 24x24Mi
Height: 1300m / 3900ft
Height/Wide ratio: 0.0325

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