Astro Photography By Wes Higgins
©2004 Wes Higgins
Rhaeticus Imaged 06-26-05 , 18 Inch Reflector , DMK-21F04 Camera
The Information Listed Below Is Provided By Personal Authorization From Christian Legrand Of VMA, Link To Virtual Moon Atlas
| Description: Irregular formation partly dismantled. Steep slopes supporting several craterlets whose a South-West North-East oriented chain to the North-East. Few high walls but to the East. Pretty flat floor. Small central mountain. Hills and craterlets. |
Size: Dimension: 51x51Km / 30x26Mi Height: ? Height/Wide ratio: Unknown height. Impossible calculation. |
Observation: Interest : Very interesting formation Observation period: First Quarter or 6 days after Full Moon Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor |