Firsov (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 4.5° N, 112.2° E |
| Diameter | 51 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 248° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Georgij F. Firsov |
Firsov is a lunar crater on the far side of the Moon. It is located to due south of Lobachevskiy crater, and to the northwest of Abul Wáfa crater. The circular rim of this crater has a small outward bulge along the southern edge, and smaller bulges along the western side. The inner walls have slumped to form talus piles along the base. The low albedo interior floor is nearly level and featureless.
[edit] Satellite craters
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 Firsov crater.
| Firsov | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| K | 3.1° N | 113.0° E | 58 km |
| P | 2.9° N | 111.1° E | 15 km |
| Q | 2.3° N | 110.0° E | 25 km |
| S | 3.6° N | 109.8° E | 96 km |
| T | 4.1° N | 108.6° E | 26 km |
| V | 5.1° N | 110.7° E | 44 km |
[edit] References
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