Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Moretus-Curtius Imaged 08-03-07 , 18 Inch Reflector , Infinity2-1M Camera

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

Description: (Moretus) Circular formation. Steep slopes supporting Gruemberger to the North-West Cysatus to the North Short to the South Curtius to the North-East and Moretus A to the West. Very high walls with terraces. Flat floor filled with enough somber lava. Imposante central mountain of 2700 m. Line of crest. Hills and craterlets.

Size: (Moretus) Dimension: 117x117Km / 69x69Mi Height: 5000m / 15200ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0439

Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: First Quarter or 6 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 10x binoculars