Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004-2009 Wes Higgins

Copernicus

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

 

Description: Young and isolated formation with hexagonal form. Bright rays all around. Very steep slopes dominant Mare Insularum of 900 m tormented and supporting Fauth to the South and Gay-Lussac to the North. Floor flatter to the North that to the South. Three central mountains (1200 m). Hills and ruins in the arena.

Size: Dimension: 95x95Km / 56x56Mi Height: 3760m / 11400ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0404

Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: 2 days after First Quarter or 1 day after Last Quarter Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor