Collins (crater)

Collins (crater)

Coordinates	1°18′N 23°42′E / 1.3°N 23.7°E / 1.3; 23.7Coordinates: 1°18′N 23°42′E / 1.3°N 23.7°E / 1.3; 23.7
Diameter	2.4 km
Depth	0.6 km
Colongitude	336° at sunrise
Eponym	Michael Collins

Collins is a tiny lunar impact crater located on the southern part of the Mare Tranquillitatis. It is located about 25 kilometers to the north of the Apollo 11 landing site. Named after Michael Collins, the crater is the central member of the row of three craters named in honor of the Apollo 11 crew members. About 15 kilometers to the west-northwest is the landing site of the Surveyor 5 lunar probe.

This crater was previously identified as Sabine D before being renamed by the IAU.

See also

• Armstrong (crater)
• Aldrin (crater)

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