Boscovich (crater)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 9.8° N, 11.1° E |
| Diameter | 46 km |
| Depth | 1.8 km |
| Colongitude | 349° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Rudjer Boscovich |
Boscovich is a lunar crater that has been almost completely eroded away by subsequent impacts. It is located to the west-northwest of the Julius Caesar, and to the south-southeast of the prominent Manilius crater. Crater is named after Roger Joseph Boscovich. The crater floor has a low albedo, and the dark hue makes it relatively easy to recognize. The surface is crossed by the rille system designated Rimae Boscovich that extend for a diameter of 40 kilometers.
[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 Boscovich crater.
| Boscovich | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 9.5° N | 12.6° E | 6 km |
| B | 9.8° N | 9.2° E | 5 km |
| C | 8.5° N | 12.0° E | 3 km |
| D | 9.0° N | 12.2° E | 5 km |
| E | 9.0° N | 12.7° E | 21 km |
| F | 10.6° N | 11.4° E | 5 km |
| P | 11.5° N | 10.3° E | 67 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.
