Astro Photography By Wes Higgins
©2004 Wes Higgins
Stadius Imaged 11-05-04, 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: Ghost circular formation. Non-existent slopes but to the North-East and supporting Stadius B to the North. Walls gobbled in the lava of Mare Insularum but to the North-East and supporting Stadius A to the West. Flat floor containing the lava of Mare Insularum. Numerous craterlets whose Stadius K to the South and Stadius L lengthened to the South-West |
Size: Dimension: 71x71Km / 42x42Mi Height: 650m / 2000ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0094 |
Observation: Interest : Exceptional formation Observation period: 1 day after First Quarter or Last Quarter Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor |