September 8, 2009

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Sharing the Spotlight

LPOD-Sept8-09.jpg

image by Wes Higgins

Petavius is perhaps the most fascinating crater along the eastern limb of the Moon. It is young enough to have its massive central peaks and blocky terraces reasonably well preserved, but what sets it apart from Langrenus and similar complex craters is the character of its floor. The trench that runs from the central peaks to the western wall is not matched by any other crater rille on the Moon. An amazing connection, only hinted at here but revealed by both the Chuck Wood

Technical Details
09-06-09, 8:48 UT. 18" Reflector, Infinity 2-1m camera , stack of 204 frames, MAP 1856 Avistack

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