Maskelyne (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 2.2° N, 30.1° E |
| Diameter | 24 km |
| Depth | 2.5 km |
| Colongitude | 330° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Nevil Maskelyne |
Maskeleyne is a solitary lunar crater that lies in the southeast part of the Mare Tranquillitatis. The outer rim has a somewhat polygonal shape, although it is generally circular. The inner walls are terraced and there is a low central rise at the mid-point of the floor.
The landing site of the Apollo 11 expedition is located about 250 kilometers to the west-southwest.
[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 Maskelyne crater.
| Maskelyne | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 0.1° N | 34.0° E | 29 km |
| B | 2.0° N | 28.9° E | 9 km |
| C | 1.1° N | 32.7° E | 9 km |
| D | 2.5° N | 32.5° E | 33 km |
| F | 4.2° N | 35.3° E | 21 km |
| G | 2.4° N | 26.7° E | 6 km |
| J | 3.2° N | 32.7° E | 4 km |
| K | 3.3° N | 29.6° E | 5 km |
| M | 7.8° N | 27.9° E | 8 km |
| N | 5.4° N | 30.3° E | 5 km |
| P | 0.5° N | 34.1° E | 10 km |
| R | 3.0° N | 31.3° E | 13 km |
| T | 0.0° S | 36.6° E | 5 km |
| W | 0.9° N | 29.2° E | 4 km |
| X | 1.3° N | 27.4° E | 4 km |
| Y | 1.8° N | 28.1° E | 4 km |
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.
- Maskelyne E — See Aryabhata crater.
- Maskelyne H — See Wallach 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.
