Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Moretus-mosaic 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: (Curtius) Circular formation. Steep slopes supporting Curtius B to the North Curtius D to the North-East and Curtius E to the West. High walls in terraces overlapped by a crater to the East and a craterlet to the South. Flat floor supporting several craterlets whose 2 to the North-West. Small mountain with 3 summits off-center to the North-West.

Size: (Curtius) Dimension: 99x99Km / 58x58Mi Height: ? Height/Wide ratio: Unknown height. Impossible calculation.

Observation: Interest : Very interesting formation Observation period: First Quarter or 6 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor