Lepaute (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.3° S, 33.6° W |
| Diameter | 16 km |
| Depth | 2.1 km |
| Colongitude | 34° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Madame Lepaute |
Lepaute is a small lunar crater that is located along the western edge of the Palus Epidemiarum, a minor lunar mare in the southwestern part of the Moon's near side. To the east is the larger Ramsden crater, within a system of rilles named the Rimae Ramsden. This is an elongated crater feature that is longer in the north-south direction. The outer rim is only slightly worn, and the inner walls are simple slopes that run down to the level, featureless interior floor.
[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 Lepaute crater.
| Lepaute | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 34.3° S | 36.2° W | 22 km |
| E | 35.7° S | 35.0° W | 10 km |
| F | 37.2° S | 34.8° W | 7 km |
| K | 34.3° S | 33.9° W | 12 km |
| L | 34.5° S | 35.2° W | 9 km |
[edit] References
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