Daniell (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.3° N, 31.1° E |
| Diameter | 30 × 23 km |
| Depth | 2.1 km |
| Colongitude | 329° at sunrise |
| Eponym | John F. Daniell |
Daniell is a lunar impact crater located in the southern half of the Lacus Somniorum. To the south-southeast is the much larger Posidonius crater. Nearby can be found the Rimae Daniell rille system.
The rim of Daniell crater is oval in form, with the long axis oriented north-northwest to south-southeast. Most of the wall is well-formed and relatively free of wear, although it appears slumped at the southern end. The interior is relatively featureless, and lacks a central peak. The floor surface has a lower albedo than the surroundings and has some cleft-like features.
[edit] Satellite craters
By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater mid-point that is closest to Daniell crater.
| Daniell | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 37.0° N | 25.8° E | 6 km |
| W | 35.9° N | 31.5° E | 3 km |
| X | 36.6° N | 31.8° E | 5 km |
[edit] References
- Wood, Chuck (2006-10-27). A Very Strange Crater. Lunar Photo of the Day. Retrieved on 2006-10-27.
- See the reference table for the general listing of literature and web sites that were used in the compilation of this page.
