Stevinus (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.5° S, 54.2° E |
| Diameter | 75 km |
| Depth | 3.0 km |
| Colongitude | 306° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Simon Stevin |
Stevinus is a lunar impact crater located in the southeast part of the Moon. To the southeast is the large Furnerius crater. Just to the northeast is the Snellius crater and the Vallis Snellius crater valley. To the west-northwest lies Reichenbach crater. Stevinus has a high inner wall and a central peak at the mid-point of the interior floor. The inner walls are slumped, so that the side slopes down sharply, then more gradually. There are several small ridges on the floor, in addition to the peak.
To the west-northwest of Stevenus is the tiny crater 'Stevenus A', a feature that possesses a small ray system and a displays a high albedo.
[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 Stevinus crater.
| Stevinus | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 31.8° S | 51.6° E | 8 km |
| B | 31.1° S | 52.6° E | 20 km |
| C | 33.4° S | 52.8° E | 19 km |
| D | 34.8° S | 50.9° E | 22 km |
| E | 35.3° S | 52.5° E | 16 km |
| F | 30.6° S | 52.7° E | 10 km |
| G | 33.7° S | 50.4° E | 13 km |
| H | 33.2° S | 50.6° E | 15 km |
| J | 36.1° S | 52.4° E | 13 km |
| K | 34.3° S | 55.4° E | 8 km |
| L | 33.8° S | 56.1° E | 14 km |
| R | 31.6° S | 50.9° E | 26 km |
| S | 30.7° S | 51.2° E | 7 km |
[edit] References
- Wood, Chuck (2006-10-08). Headlights of Stevinus (English). Lunar Photo of the Day. Retrieved on October 8, 2006.
- See the reference table for the general listing of literature and web sites that were used in the compilation of this page.
