Rothmann (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30.8° S, 27.7° E |
| Diameter | 42 km |
| Depth | 4.2 km |
| Colongitude | 333° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Christopher Rothmann |
Rothmann is a lunar impact crater that is located in the southeastern part of the Moon's near side, about a crater diameter to the southwest of the Rupes Altai scarp. To the southwest is the slightly larger Lindenau crater.
This is a relatively fresh crater formation that is not significantly eroded. The outer rim is circular and is not overlaid by craters of note. The inner walls have slumped and formed terraces in places. The interior floor is somewhat irregular, and has a central rise 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 Rothmann crater.
| Rothmann | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 29.4° S | 27.6° E | 8 km |
| B | 31.8° S | 28.4° E | 21 km |
| C | 28.6° S | 25.1° E | 19 km |
| D | 28.9° S | 22.8° E | 14 km |
| E | 32.9° S | 29.2° E | 10 km |
| F | 29.1° S | 28.0° E | 7 km |
| G | 28.4° S | 24.3° E | 92 km |
| H | 29.1° S | 25.4° E | 11 km |
| J | 29.3° S | 25.7° E | 8 km |
| K | 28.8° S | 24.4° E | 6 km |
| L | 29.2° S | 28.7° E | 14 km |
| M | 31.2° S | 29.8° E | 16 km |
| W | 30.8° S | 26.6° E | 11 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.
