Barnard (lunar crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29.5° S, 85.6° E |
| Diameter | 105 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 276° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Edward E. Barnard |
Barnard is a lunar crater that is located near the eastern limb of the Moon. It is attached to the southeast rim of the large Humboldt crater, and Abel crater lies directly to the south. To the northeast is the Curie crater, while to the southeast is the Mare Australe.
The formation has been reshaped and distorted by nearby impacts. The interior is irregular, with an intrusion into the southwest rim and rugged formations particularly in the southern half. A matched pair of small craterlets lies near the center of the interior floor.
[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 Barnard crater.
| Barnard | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 31.8° S | 84.5° E | 13 km |
| D | 31.4° S | 89.3° E | 47 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.
