The Pitatus and Hesiodus

[astroavani]

The Pitatus and Hesiodus

In this picture we can see two not very familiar lunar craters of most observers , however craters are very interesting because they have characteristics that distinguish them from most lunar craters .

Pitatus ( center of photo ) is a fractured crater floor. Most lunar craters craters are small and simple impact. But for some impact craters morphology is modified by volcanism related activities . Atlas Petavius ​​and Gassendi are classic examples , Pitatus is also a crater of this type and according to the excellent " Lunar Observation Guide " authored by our colleague Rosely Gregio is framed in Class VI that belongs craters that have fractures bordering the inner edge of its mountainous rim.

Hesiodus ( center left ) is one of the most striking examples of concentric crater on the Moon .

Concentric craters are craters , one inside the other and have the same center , where Hesiodus The crater is only 15 km in diameter and the crater inside it is even smaller and therefore not easily visible for small instruments .

I hope this short text from colleagues call attention to the incredible wealth that is present on the lunar morphology terms for this, just be careful to give proper attention to our beautiful TV !

Source : Guide to Lunar observation - Rosely Gregio - REA / Brazil

Adaptation : Avani Soares

http://www.astrobin.com/full/97406/0/

[alan potts]

I know this group, nice shot, well done.

Alan

[sologuitarist61]

Lovely image and detail!