Shi Shen (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
| Coordinates | 76.0° N, 104.1° E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 43 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 260° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Shi Shen |
Shi Shen is a lunar crater on the far side of the Earth's moon. It lies to the northwest of the large Schwarzschild walled plain, and to the south-southeast of Nansen crater along the north-northeastern limb. This crater is located in the region of the lunar surface that is sometimes brought into view of the Earth due to libration, but even then it is viewed from the edge and not much detail can be seen.
This is an old, eroded crater with an outer rim that is rounded and somewhat irregular. The northern part of the rim has a wider inner wall, and there is a small crater along the north-northwestern edge. The interior floor is relatively level, but uneven, particularly in the northern half.
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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 Shi Shen crater.
| Shi Shen | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 71.7° N | 97.0° E | 22 km |
| Q | 74.2° N | 96.3° E | 45 km |
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