Mons Hadley
| Mons Hadley | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) 14,764 ft (4,500 m)[1] |
| Listing | Lunar mountains |
| Coordinates | 26°41′N4°07′E/ 26.69°N 4.12°E[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | theMoon |
Mons Hadleyis amassifin the northern portion of theMontes Apenninus,a range in the northern hemisphere of theMoon.It has a height of 4.5 km (2.8 mi) 14,764 ft (4,500 m) above the adjacent plain and a maximum diameter of 25 km at the base.[1]
To the southwest of this mountain is avalleythat served as the landing site for theApollo 15expedition. To the southwest of this same valley is the slightly smallerMons Hadley Delta(δ) peak with a height of about 3.5 km above the valley floor. Mons Hadley Delta was visited and sampled by the astronauts, but Mons Hadley itself was only photographed from the surface. To the west of these peaks is the sinuous Rima Hadleyrille.
These features were named after the English mathematicianJohn Hadley.[3]
Rima Hadley[edit]
This sinuouslunarrillefollows a course generally to the northeast, toward the Mons Hadley peak, for which it is named. This feature is centered atselenographic coordinates25.0° N, 3.0° E, and lies within a diameter of 80 km. It begins at the crater Béla, an elongated formation with the long axis oriented to the northwest.
Nearby craters[edit]
Four small craters near this rille have been assigned names by theIAU.These are listed in the table below.
| Crater | Coordinates | Diameter | Name source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Béla | 24°42′N2°18′E/ 24.7°N 2.3°E | 11 × 2 km | Hungarianmasculine name |
| Carlos | 24°54′N2°18′E/ 24.9°N 2.3°E | 4 km | Spanishmasculine name |
| Jomo | 24°24′N2°24′E/ 24.4°N 2.4°E | 7 km | African masculine name |
| Taizo | 24°42′N2°12′E/ 24.7°N 2.2°E | 6 km | Japanesemasculine name |
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 Mons Hadley.
| Hadley | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 25.5° N | 2.8° E | 6 km |
The craterJoywas formerly known as Hadley A, prior to being renamed by the IAU in 1973.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^abLTO-41B4 Hadley—L&PILunar Topographic Orthophotomap
- ^Mons Hadley,Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
- ^"Mons Hadley".Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
- ^Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN),JoyFeature 2851
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External links[edit]
- LTO-41B4 Hadley—L&PILunar Topographic Orthophotomap