I was able to make an observation of the walled plain Clavius (58.4*S, 14.4*W; 69 miles (111 km)) on December 21, 2004 between 00:00 and 02:00 U.T. The amount of detail visible was very challenging but I believe that I succeeded in recording an accurate depiction of what was noted. The large crater over the northeast rim is Porter (56.1*S, 10.1*W; 32.3 miles (52 km)) while the one over the southeast rim is Rutherfurd (60.9*S, 12.1*W; 29.8 x 33.6 miles (48 x 54 km)). The moderate-sized crater located between Porter and Rutherfurd is D. The chain of craters over the center of the plain are, in order from east to west, are CB, C, N, and J. The two craters over the southwest rim are K and L. The large crater, the majority of which is obscured by shadow, south of Clavius is Blancanus (63.6*S, 21.5*W; 65.3 miles (105 km)). The crater over the northeast rim of Blancanus is D.
The best of luck in your own imaging and observations of the planets. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Carlos
The best of luck in your own imaging and observations of the planets. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Carlos
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