IWLOP #061- Rima Hyginus (aka Archer's Bow)
One of the most impressive of the many rimae on the lunar surface. It extends from Rima Ariadaeus in the east to Rimae Triesnecker in the west.
Location: 7.8 N 6.3 E Origin: Tectonic Size: 220 km Rukl: 34 Type: Rill
Objects: Rima Hyginus, Hyginus, Agrippa, Godin
Others Identified : Lade, Ukert
Location: Home
Date: 2021-03-21
Time: 8:10 PM ADT
Equipment: 10" Meade SCT
Eyepiece: Explore Scientific 4.7mm with 82° FOV
Magnification: x530
Seeing: Very Good (4)
Transparency: Very Good (4)
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R1: The crater Hyginus was found in the middle of the curved Rima Hyginus. R2: South of the Rima's eastern tip are Godin and Agrippa. Both craters appear to be deep with central peaks. The western rims appeared steeper than the eastern rims. Godin's peak looked sharper that Agrippa's peak. |
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NOTE: The Rima is also known as the "Archer's bow." Hyginus and Rima Hyginus are east of Ukert where the "Lunar V" can be located. C1: There is a small crater on the northern rim of Hyginus, giving the crater an almond shape. The Rima appears to enter Hyginus halfway on its east side, and splits through the lower portion of the crater. The Rima isn't continuous.
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