Borman (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
| Coordinates | 38.8° S, 147.7° W |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 50 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 212° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Frank Borman |
Borman is a lunar impact crater that is located in the southern hemisphere on the far side of the Moon. It lies across the southeast section of the mountainous inner ring, within the Apollo walled-basin.
The rim of Borman crater remains sharp-edged, although a smaller crater lies across its northwestern rim. The interior is rough but relatively flat. 'Borman L' is an older and much more worn crater that is attached to the southern rim of Borman.
[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 Borman crater.
| Borman | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | 40.1° S | 147.2° W | 28 km |
| V | 37.4° S | 150.6° W | 28 km |
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.
- Borman A — See McNair crater.
- Borman X — See Resnik crater.
- Borman Y — See McAuliffe crater.
- Borman Z — See Jarvis crater.
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