Montgolfier (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 47.3° N, 159.8° W |
| Diameter | 88 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 161° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Jacques E. Montgolfier Joseph M. Montgolfier |
Montgolfier is a worn lunar impact crater that is located in the northern hemisphere of the Moon's far side. To the east-norteast is Paraskevopoulos crater, and southwest of Montgolfier lies the Schneller crater.
The entire southern rim of this crater has been overlaid by a cluster of four smaller craters. The remaining rim has been worn by smaller impacts, leaving a somewhat uneven perimeter that is overlaid by some small craterlets. The interior floor is pitted by several small and tiny craterlets, and lacks a central peak.
[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 Montgolfier crater.
| Montgolfier | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| J | 46.4° N | 158.2° W | 28 km |
| P | 46.1° N | 160.9° W | 36 km |
| W | 49.3° N | 164.4° W | 37 km |
| Y | 50.5° N | 161.3° W | 40 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.
