Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Rima Hippalus imaged 04-08-06 , 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: Large and parallel rilles system situated on the East bank of Mare Humorum. System of larges North South oriented and concentric rilles. one of them crosses the crater Hippalus.

Size: Dimension: 247x247Km / 145x2Mi Height: ? Height/Wide ratio: Unknown height. Impossible calculation.

Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: 2 days after First Quarter or 1 day after Last Quarter Minimal Instrument: 200 mm reflector