Lacroix (crater)

lunar crater data
latitude=37.9
N_or_S=S
longitude=59.0
E_or_W=W
diameter=38 km
depth=1.6 km
colong=59
eponym=Sylvestre F. de Lacroix

Lacroix is a lunar crater that is located in the southwest part of the Moon, to the northwest of the large Schickard walled-plain. The most notable feature of this crater is the smaller crater 'Lacroix J' that overlays the southern rim. The surviving rim of Lacroix is nearly circular, with a slightly worn inner wall. The interior floor is relatively featureless.

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 Lacroix crater.

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