Glushko (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 8.4° N, 77.6° W |
| Diameter | 43 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 78° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Valentin P. Glushko |
Attached to the western rim of Olbers crater is the young impact crater named Glushko. This crater possesses a relatively high albedo and is the focus of a prominent ray system that extends in all directions across the nearby surface.
This crater has sharp, well-defined features that, combined with its higher albedo, are indicative of a relatively young impact crater. There is a small outer rampart, and material along the inner walls has slumped to form shelves and ramparts. There are three outward bulges in the rim to the north and northwest.
This crater was previously designated 'Olbers A' before being renamed by the IAU.
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