Saunder (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 4.2° S, 8.8° E |
| Diameter | 45 km |
| Depth | 1.3 km |
| Colongitude | 352° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Samuel A. Saunder |
Saunder is a lunar crater located in the central highland region of the Moon, to the east-northeast of the Hipparchus walled-plain. The outer wall is irregular and broken in several locations, forming the overall shape of a pentagon. The interior of the Saunder crater has been flooded with lava, forming a level surface just below the rim. The floor lacks a central peak, but there are low rises in the southeast quadrant and a tiny craterlet toward the north rim.
[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 Saunder crater.
| Saunder | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0° S | 12.3° E | 8 km |
| B | 3.9° S | 9.8° E | 6 km |
| C | 2.7° S | 10.5° E | 4 km |
| S | 2.3° S | 9.7° E | 4 km |
| T | 4.0° S | 10.4° E | 6 km |
[edit] References
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