Schubert (lunar crater)
| Coordinates | 2°48′N 81°00′E / 2.8°N 81.0°ECoordinates: 2°48′N 81°00′E / 2.8°N 81.0°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 54 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 280° at sunrise |
| Eponym |
Theodor F. von Schubert |
Schubert is a lunar impact crater that lies near the eastern limb of the Moon's near side. The crater is located to the northwest of the Mare Smythii, and southwest of the prominent crater Neper. Nearly attached to the southern rim is the crater Back.
Schubert is a nearly circular crater formation that has not suffered significant erosion from subsequent impacts, and retains a well-defined rim. The inner walls lack a terrace system, and merely slope down to the floor. The interior surface is generally flat, with only a low ridge extending from the midpoint toward the southern rim.
Satellite craters
By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Schubert.
| Schubert | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2.1° N | 79.3° E | 2 km |
| C | 1.8° N | 84.6° E | 31 km |
| E | 4.0° N | 78.6° E | 27 km |
| F | 3.2° N | 77.9° E | 35 km |
| G | 4.1° N | 75.2° E | 56 km |
| H | 1.4° N | 76.1° E | 31 km |
| J | 0.1° S | 78.9° E | 20 km |
| K | 2.3° N | 75.9° E | 29 km |
| N | 1.8° N | 72.7° E | 75 km |
| X | 0.3° N | 76.8° E | 51 km |
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.
- Schubert B — See Back (crater).
- Schubert Y — See Nobili (crater).
- Schubert Z — See Jenkins (crater).
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