Ching-Te (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
| Coordinates | 20.0° N, 30.0° E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 4 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 330° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Chinese masculine name |
Ching-te is a tiny lunar impact crater located in a mountainous area to the east of the Mare Serenitatis. It is a circular, bowl-shaped formation with no distinguishing features. To the south-southeast is the Fabbroni crater, and to the northeast is Littrow crater. North of Ching-te is the Rimae Littrow rille system as well as the Clerke crater.
In a valley about 20 kilometers to the east is the landing site of the Apollo 17 expedition.
Between Ching-te and Mons Argaeus to the southwest, lies a tiny crater that has been designated Stella by the IAU. The crater appellation is a Latin feminine name, and, as with Ching-te, is not named after any specific individual. The selenographic coordinates of this feature are 19.9° N, 29.8° E, and it has a diameter of 1 km.
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