Seleucus (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 21.0° N, 66.6° W |
| Diameter | 61 km |
| Depth | 3.0 km |
| Colongitude | 67° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Seleucus of Seleucia |
Seleucus is a lunar impact crater located in the western part of Oceanus Procellarum. To the west is the lava-flooded remains of the Eddington walled-plain. To the southwest is Krafft crater and to the northwest lies Briggs crater.
The rim of Seleucus crater is well-formed, with a terraced inner rim and a slight rampart. The floor is relatively flat, with a small central peak. A bright ray from the Olbers crater grazes the southeastern rim of Seleucus crater, following a line to the northeast.
Approximately 50 kilometers to the southeast of Seleucus crater, on the Oceanus Procellarum, is the landing site of the Soviet landing craft Luna 13.
[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 Seleucus crater.
| Seleucus | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 22.0° N | 60.5° W | 6 km |
| E | 22.4° N | 63.9° W | 4 km |
[edit] References
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