Lindsay (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 7.0° S, 13.0° E |
| Diameter | 32 km |
| Depth | 1.6 km |
| Colongitude | 347° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Eric M. Lindsay |
Lindsay is a small lunar impact crater that is located in the central highlands of the Moon. It lies in the irregular terrain to the northwest of the landing site of the Apollo 16 mission. To the south is the Anděl crater, and Taylor crater is located to the east-northeast.
Dr E. J. Öpik stated that this crater was likely formed by the impact of an asteroid about 1 mile (1.6 km) in diameter. The outer rim of this crater is worn and irregular, with incisions along the northern and southern inner walls. There is a cleft in the southeast rim that links with the slightly larger 'Dollond B' crater. The interior floor is level and nearly featureless, except for a pair of small crterlets and a slender cleft at the west end.
This crater was designated 'Dollond C' before being given its current name by the IAU. The small Dollond crater is located to the south-southeast, due east of Anděl crater.
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