Krasnov (crater)

lunar crater data
latitude=29.9
N_or_S=S
longitude=79.6
E_or_W=W
diameter=42 km
depth="Unknown"
colong=80
eponym="Alexander V. Krasnov"

Krasnoff is a lunar impact crater that is located in the southeastern part of the Montes Cordillera range, near the southwest limb of the Moon. From the Earth this crater appears foreshortened, and visibility can be affected by libration. To the north of Krasnoff is Eichstadt crater and to the southwest is Shaler crater, both along the edge of the Montes Cordillera mountain ring.

The rim of this crater is sharp-edged and not notably worn. Nevertheless a pair of small, circular craters lie across the western rim. The loose material along inner walls has slumped down to form a pile along the base of the sides. Within this sloping ring is a somewhat irregular interior floor.

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 Krasnov crater.

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