Sharonov (lunar crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 12.4° N, 173.3° E |
| Diameter | 74 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 188° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Vsevolod V. Sharonov |
Sharonov is a lunar impact crater that lies on the Moon's far side. It is located to the southeast of the Anderson crater, and to the southwest of the ray-covered Virtanen crater. To the south-southeast of Sharonov lies Valier crater.
This crater is roughly circular, with a slight outward bulge along the southern rim. The rim edge is well-defined and has not been significantly degraded as a result of impact erosion. Sharonov partially overlays the smaller crater 'Sharonov X' along the northwestern rim, which in turn connects to the southeastern outer rim of Anderson crater. The inner walls of Sharonov display some terraces, especially along the northern half. The interior is not marked by a significant impacts, but there are some ridges near the mid-point.
[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 Sharonov crater.
| Sharonov | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 13.5° N | 175.4° E | 17 km |
| F | 12.3° N | 176.2° E | 14 km |
| X | 14.1° N | 172.7° E | 36 km |
[edit] References
- See the reference table for the general listing of literature and web sites that were used in the compilation of this page.
