Benedict (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 4.4° N, 141.5° E |
| Diameter | 14 km |
| Depth | 3.1 km |
| Colongitude | 219° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Francis G. Benedict |
Benedict is a small, bowl-shaped crater that lies on the floor of the Mendeleev walled-basin. It is located near the lunar equator on the far side of the Moon from the Earth.
This crater is circular in shape, with little appearance of wear. At the mid-point of the sloping inner walls is a small central floor. The higher albedo of the inner walls, compared to the surrounding terrain, indicates that this is a relatively young formation.
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