Barkla (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 10.7° S, 67.2° E |
| Diameter | 42 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 293° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Charles G. Barkla |
Barkla is a lunar impact crater that lies near the eastern limb of the Moon. It is located to the east of the prominent Langrenus crater, and was formerly designated 'Langrenus A' before being renamed by the IAU. Due east of Barkla is the Kapteyn crater, a formation only slightly larger with a similar size. Southwest of Barkla is the Lamé crater.
The rim of Barkla is very nearly circular, although it is slightly elongated to the northeast and southwest. The wall shows little appearance of erosion from subsequent impacts, and is not overlain by any craterlets of note. At the mid-point of the floor is a central peak, which joins a low ridge running to the south and northeast.
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