- Webb (crater)
lunar crater data
caption=Webb crater fromLunar Orbiter 1 . "NASA /L&PI image".
latitude=0.9
N_or_S=S
longitude=60.0
E_or_W=E
diameter=21 km
depth=0.8 km
colong=300
eponym=Thomas W. WebbWebb is a small lunar
impact crater that is located near the eastern edge of theMare Fecunditatis , in the eastern part of theMoon near theequator . It is to the north of the prominent Langrenus crater, and west of Maclaurin crater.The interior of Webb crater is relatively dark compared to the inner walls of the rim, and it has a low hill at the mid-point of the interior. On the
lunar mare to the north is a faint marking of aray system that appears to radiate from this crater.atellite 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 Webb crater.
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.
* Webb R — "See" Condon crater.References
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