Milichius (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 10.0° N, 30.2° W |
| Diameter | 13 km |
| Depth | 2.5 km |
| Colongitude | 30° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Jacob Milich |
Milichius is a bowl-shaped lunar impact crater that is located in the northern part of the Mare Insularum. To the southeast is the slightly larger Hortensius crater, a similar formation. Further away due east of Milichius is the prominent and well-known Copernicus crater.
Just to the west is a typical lunar dome designated Milichius Pi (π), that has a tiny craterlet at the peak. The narrow and sinuous Rima Milichius rille is located further to the southwest, and follows a course running roughly north-south for 100 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 Milichius crater.
| Milichius | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 9.3° N | 32.0° W | 9 km |
| C | 11.2° N | 29.4° W | 3 km |
| D | 8.0° N | 28.2° W | 4 km |
| E | 10.7° N | 28.1° W | 3 km |
| K | 8.5° N | 30.3° W | 4 km |
[edit] References
- See the reference table for the general listing of literature and web sites that were used in the compilation of this page.
