Dirichlet (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 11.1° N, 151.4° W |
| Diameter | 47 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 208° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Peter G. L. Dirichlet |
Dirichlet is a lunar impact crater that is located on the Moon's far side. It is attached to the southern outer rim of Henry crater. To the south-southeast is the much larger Tsander crater.
This is a circular crater with a sharp-edged rim that is not significantly worn. There are slight outward protrusions along the eastern side. The sides of the inner walls have slumped down to form a ring of scree along the base.
[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 Dirichlet crater.
| Dirichlet | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 12.2° N | 147.8° W | 26 km |
[edit] References
- See the reference table for the general listing of literature and web sites that were used in the compilation of this page.
