Vesalius (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
| Coordinates | 3.1° S, 114.5° E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 61 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 246° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Vesalius |
Vesalius is a lunar impact crater that lies on the far side of the Moon, less than 100 kilometers south of the lunar equator. Just to the northwest is the slightly smaller Buisson crater. Further to the west-southwest lies the prominent Einthoven crater.
The outer rim of Vesalius is generally circular but somewhat irregular. There is an outward bulge at the southern extremity and a low rim at the northern end. The inner wall displays some slight terracing. On the interior floor the central peak is offset to the north, suggesting a low-angle impact.
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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 Vesalius crater.
| Vesalius | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 0.8° S | 116.7° E | 22 km |
| D | 2.2° S | 116.9° E | 50 km |
| G | 3.7° S | 117.3° E | 14 km |
| H | 3.9° S | 119.0° E | 36 km |
| J | 4.8° S | 119.1° E | 25 km |
| M | 5.7° S | 114.5° E | 31 km |
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