Astro Photography By Wes Higgins
©2004 Wes Higgins
Gassendi Imaged 11-05-04 , 18 Inch Reflector , DMK-21FO4 Camera
The Information Listed Below Is Provided By Personal Authorization From Christian Legrand Of VMA, Link To Virtual Moon Atlas
| Description: Circular formation situated on the North bank of Mare Humorum. Steep slopes to the North gobbled to the South in Mare Humorum and supporting the couple Gassendi A and B to the North. Walls higher to the West and gobbled to the South in Mare Humorum. Very large flat floor covered by Rimae Gassendi. Internal mountainous ring. Double central mountain 1200 m high. Hills craterlets and lines of crest |
Size: Dimension: 114x114Km / 67x67Mi Height: 0 Height/Wide ratio: 0.0169 |
Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: 3 days after First Quarter or 2 days after Last Quarter Minimal Instrument: 10x binoculars |