Neander (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
| Coordinates | 31.3° S, 39.9° E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 50 km |
| Depth | 3.4 km |
| Colongitude | 321° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Michael Neander |
Neander is a lunar impact crater that is located to the south of Mare Nectaris, in the southeastern part of the Moon's near side. To the west-northwest lies the prominent Piccolomini crater. The northwestern extension of the Vallis Rheita lunar valley passes about a crater diameter to the west of this formation.
The rim of Neander is roughly circular and somewhat sharp-edged, with some ledges formed along the inner sides. The circular, cup-shaped 'Neander A' lies along the northwestern inner wall. The interior floor is uneven, with a formation of central peaks located at the mid-point.
[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 Neander crater.
| Neander | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 30.9° S | 39.6° E | 11 km |
| B | 28.2° S | 40.1° E | 9 km |
| C | 28.6° S | 36.0° E | 20 km |
| D | 26.5° S | 42.4° E | 11 km |
| E | 29.8° S | 40.7° E | 25 km |
| F | 32.1° S | 37.9° E | 22 km |
| G | 33.4° S | 43.8° E | 18 km |
| H | 33.0° S | 42.4° E | 13 km |
| J | 34.0° S | 43.4° E | 13 km |
| K | 35.0° S | 39.8° E | 14 km |
| L | 31.3° S | 41.8° E | 21 km |
| M | 34.8° S | 37.7° E | 11 km |
| N | 32.4° S | 37.2° E | 17 km |
| O | 35.6° S | 39.1° E | 13 km |
| P | 28.4° S | 41.1° E | 6 km |
| Q | 28.8° S | 41.4° E | 6 km |
| R | 33.2° S | 38.6° E | 12 km |
| S | 31.9° S | 42.1° E | 12 km |
| T | 29.9° S | 38.4° E | 10 km |
| V | 31.3° S | 38.2° E | 5 km |
| W | 32.3° S | 38.5° E | 9 km |
| X | 33.1° S | 37.8° E | 8 km |
| Y | 34.5° S | 38.2° E | 8 km |
| Z | 33.8° S | 42.0° E | 7 km |
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