Scaliger (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
| Coordinates | 27.1° S, 108.9° E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 84 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 252° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Joseph J. Scaliger |
Scaliger is a prominent lunar impact crater that is located in the southern hemisphere on the far side of the Moon. It is attached to the northwest rim of the Milne walled-basin, and the shared perimeter has reshaped the outer wall of Scaliger slightly, producing a straightened section along the southeast. To the west of Scaliger crater is the Lacus Solitudinis lunar mare.
The outer wall of Scaliger is somewhat polygonal in shape, especially in the southern half. The rim has not been heavily eroded by subsequent impacts, in contrast to the heavily worn Milne crater to the southeast. The inner wall of the Scaliger crater rim displays terraces, and a notable outer rampart overlaying the floor of Milne. The interior floor of Scaliger is relatively flat, with a rough surface near the inner wall. Near the mid-point is a central peak, offset slight to the east.
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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 Scaliger crater.
| Scaliger | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| U | 26.6° S | 106.5° E | 11 km |
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