Bianchini (lunar crater)
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Coordinates | 48°42′N34°18′W/ 48.7°N 34.3°W |
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Diameter | 38 km |
Depth | 3.1 km |
Colongitude | 34° at sunrise |
Eponym | Francesco Bianchini |
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Bianchiniis alunarimpact craterthat lies along the northernJura Mountainsthat ring theSinus Iridum,in the northwestern part of the near side of theMoon.It was named after Italian astronomerFrancesco Bianchini.[1]The impact of this crater near the edge of the Jura Mountains deposited some material into the Sinus Iridum floor.
The rim of this crater is not significantly worn, although there is a small crater along the inner side of the eastern rim. Within the inner wall is a somewhat irregular floor and a small cluster of ridges at the midpoint. Portions of the inner wall have slumped toward the floor along the northern edges.
Bianchini is a crater of Upper (Late)Imbrianage.[2]
Satellite craters[edit]
By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Bianchini.
Bianchini | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
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D | 47.6° N | 35.8° W | 7 km |
G | 46.7° N | 32.7° W | 4 km |
H | 48.0° N | 32.7° W | 7 km |
M | 48.4° N | 30.6° W | 4 km |
N | 48.5° N | 31.0° W | 5 km |
W | 48.5° N | 33.7° W | 9 km |
References[edit]
- ^"Bianchini (lunar crater)".Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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External links[edit]
- Wood, Chuck (2006-08-20)."Out the Porthole".Lunar Photo of the Day.Retrieved2016-09-18.
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