Cassini

Cassini

Cassini crater- 2007.09.19. - Bognár Tamás, Zákány
Cassini crater- 2007.09.19. – Bognár Tamás, Zákány

Also known as: Cassini crater
Date/time: 2007.09.19.
Equipment: 76/900 Newtonian
Magnification and filter(s): 118x
Seeing: 7/10 Transparency: 2-4/5
Humidity: none
Wind: none
Location: Zákány, Hungary N46°14′ 59,2″ E16°57′ 15,3″
Observer: Bognár Tamás

Description:
Circular formation. Steep slopes supporting Cassini M to the North-West. Few high walls. Flat floor filled with lava supporting Cassini A and B. Hills and craterlets.

Observation:
Interest : Exceptional formation
Observation period: First Quarter or 6 days after Full Moon
Minimal Instrument: 50 mm refractor

Position:
Longitude: 4.644° East
Latitude: 40.250° North
Side: Nearside
Quadrant: North-East
Area: North of Archimedes crater region