Lucian (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 14.3° N, 36.7° E |
| Diameter | 7 km |
| Depth | 1.5 km |
| Colongitude | 324° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Lucian |
Lucian is a tiny lunar impact crater that is located in the northeastern part of the Mare Tranquillitatis. The nearest named craters are Lyell to the east-southeast, Theophrastus to the northeast, and Gardner to the north-northeast. A little further to the north is Maraldi crater. Lucian was previously designated 'Maraldi B' before being named by the IAU.
This is a circular, cone-shaped formation with a negligible interior floor. It has not been significantly degraded by impact erosion.
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