Mariotte (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 28.5° S, 139.1° W |
| Diameter | 65 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 140° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Edme Mariotte |
Mariotte is an elongated crater that is located on the far side of the Moon. This formation is located about a crater diameter to the southwest of the smaller Das crater. This crater is longer to the southeast by about an extra 5 km, giving this feature an egg-shaped outline. The outer rim is sharp-edged and little eroded. The interior floor is uneven, particularly toward the southeast end. To the southeast of Mariotte is the large Chebyshev crater.
[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 Mariotte crater.
| Mariotte | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29.9° S | 139.7° W | 30 km |
| R | 30.1° S | 141.6° W | 33 km |
| U | 27.9° S | 142.8° W | 34 km |
| X | 25.3° S | 140.0° W | 20 km |
| Z | 22.9° S | 139.0° W | 47 km |
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU:
- Mariotte Y — See Murakami crater.
[edit] References
- See the reference table for the general listing of literature and web sites that were used in the compilation of this page.
