Kibal'chich (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 2.0° N, 144.2° W |
| Diameter | 40 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 148° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Nikolaj I. Kibal'chich |
Kibal'chich is a lunar crater that is located on the Moon's far side. It lies to the northeast of the large Korolev walled-plain, and is attached to the southeastern outer rim of the larger Tsander crater.
The rim of Kibal'chich is slightly eroded, and the shared border with Tsander has produced a straightened rim along the northwest side. But the edge remains well-defined and the inner walls display some terrace-like shelves. The interior floor is relatively level, with the remains of a small crater rim in the southeast quadrant. There is a small ridge located near the mid-point.
[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 Kibal'chich crater.
| Kibal'chich | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| H | 2.0° N | 144.2° W | 40 km |
| Q | 0.7° S | 149.0° W | 25 km |
| R | 0.6° N | 150.1° W | 29 km |
[edit] References
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