Manilius (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 14.5° N, 9.1° E |
| Diameter | 39 km |
| Depth | 3.1 km |
| Colongitude | 351° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Manilius |
Manilius is a lunar impact crater on the northeast edge of Mare Vaporum. It has a well-defined rim with a sloping inner surface that run directly down to the ring-shaped mound of scree along the base, and a small outer rampart. The small crater interior has a higher albedo than the surroundings, and it appears bright when the sun is overhead. Within the crater is a central peak formation near the mid-point. The crater also possesses a ray system that extends for a distance of over 300 kilometers.
[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 Manilius crater.
| Manilius | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 16.6° N | 7.3° E | 6 km |
| C | 12.1° N | 10.4° E | 7 km |
| D | 13.2° N | 7.0° E | 5 km |
| E | 18.3° N | 6.4° E | 49 km |
| G | 15.5° N | 9.7° E | 5 km |
| H | 17.8° N | 8.6° E | 3 km |
| K | 11.9° N | 11.2° E | 3 km |
| T | 13.4° N | 10.6° E | 4 km |
| U | 13.8° N | 10.8° E | 4 km |
| W | 13.4° N | 12.9° E | 4 km |
| X | 14.4° N | 13.4° E | 3 km |
| Z | 16.4° N | 11.7° E | 3 km |
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.
- Manilius A — See Bowen crater.
- Manilius F — See Yangel' crater.
[edit] References
- See the reference table for the general listing of literature and web sites that were used in the compilation of this page.
- Wood, Chuck (2005-04-12). A Line of Domes (English). Lunar Photo of the Day. Retrieved on 2006-07-21.
