Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Archimedes Imaged 12-03-04 , 18 Inch Reflector , DMK-21F04 Camera

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

Description: Circular formation. Steep slopes supporting Mount Archimedes to the South and Bancroft to the South-West. Pretty high walls in terraces. Very flat floor and widened filled with lava. Craterlets.

Size: Dimension: 85x85Km / 50x50Mi Height: 2150m / 6500ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0259

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