Schmidt (lunar crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 1.0° N, 18.8° E |
| Diameter | 11 km |
| Depth | 2.3 km |
| Colongitude | 341° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Johann F. J. Schmidt Bernhard Schmidt Otto Y. Schmidt |
Schmidt is a small lunar impact crater that is located near the southwest edge of Mare Tranquillitatis, to the southwest of the Ritter-Sabine crater pair. This formation is circular and bowl-shaped, with little appearance of wear due to subsequent impacts. The interior has a higher albedo than the surrounding terrain, giving it a light appearance. The exterior consists of hummocky terrain with many boulders, ranging up to 100 m or more in diameter.
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