Stoney (lunar crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
| Coordinates | 55.3° S, 156.1° W |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 45 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 158° at sunrise |
| Eponym | George J. Stoney |
Stoney is a lunar impact crater that is located in the southern part of the Moon's far side. It lies to the southeast of Baldet crater and to the east of Bhabha crater.
The rim of this crater is sharp-edged and roughly circular, but with a somewhat irregular lip that has slumped in places. There are small outward bulges in the rim to the east and northwest. The inner wall is uneven with diagonal grooves and heaps where the material has slumped. The interior floor is also somewhat uneven, especially in the eastern half. There are two small craterlets within the interior, located at the base of the northeast and southern inner walls.
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