Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Pitatus and Hesiodus A Imaged 09-14-06 , 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: (Pitatus) Circular formation situated on the South bank of Mare Nubium. Tormented slopes supporting Pitatus G to the East the trio Weiss Z / Wurzelbauer N / Wurzelbauer W to the South and the half ghost crater Pitatus S to the North. Few high walls of riddled with anonymous craterlets. Flat floor filled with lava supporting Rimae Pitatus.Off-centered double mountain. Hills and craterlets. White spots. Communicating with the floor of Hesiodus by a valley in the wall.

Size: (Pitatus) Dimension: 100x100Km / 59x59Mi Height: ? Height/Wide ratio: Unknown height. Impossible calculation.

Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: 1 day after First Quarter or Last Quarter Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor