Astro Photography By Wes Higgins
©2004 Wes Higgins
Tacitus 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: Isolated circular formation. Steep slopes supporting a craterlet to the North-West and Tacitus N and 2 craterlets to the South-East. High walls in supporting tiers 2 craterlets to the North. Widened little flat floor. Small lengthened central relief and a craterlet to the South. |
Size: Dimension: 41x41Km / 24x24Mi Height: 2840m / 8600ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.071 |
Observation: Interest : Very interesting formation Observation period: 5 days after New Moon or 4 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor |