Cannon (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 19.9° N, 81.4° E |
| Diameter | 56 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 280° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Annie J. Cannon |
Cannon is a lunar crater that is located near the east-northeastern limb of the Moon's near side. It lies just to the northwest of the Mare Marginis, and south-southeast of the Plutarch crater. Further to the east-northeast is Hubble crater.
This is a worn and eroded formation with an interior floor that has been resurfaced by lava. A small crater overlays the north rim, which forms a notch in the side. Tiny craters also lay across the rim northeast and at the southern edge. The interior is level and nearly featureless, with only a few tiny scattered craterlets to mark the surface. This floor has the same albedo as the surrounding terrain.
[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 Cannon crater.
| Cannon | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 17.5° N | 80.0° E | 31 km |
| E | 19.2° N | 79.1° E | 22 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.
