Astro Photography By Wes Higgins

©2004 Wes Higgins

Tycho Imaged 08-23-08, 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: Very young circular formation (100 millions of years). Very steep and tormented slopes supporting Street to the South Pictet to the East Tycho E to the North-West and Tycho B to the West. Very high walls in very important terraces. Flat floor. Central mountain 1 500 M high with three main summits. Crests and hills lines. Craterlets. Furnace of the most important radiating system.

Size: Dimension: 88x88Km / 52x52Mi Height: 4800m / 14500ft Height/Wide ratio: 0.0565

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