Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Nicolai-Spallanzani Imaged 09-01-07 , 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: (Nicolai) Isolated circular formation. Few steep slopes supporting a crater to the South a crater with horse-shoe shape to the South-East and two craterlets to the North. Few high walls. Flat floor filled with lava with a craterlet to the North.

Size: (Nicolai) Dimension: 43x43Km / 25x25Mi Height: 1800m / 5500ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0429

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