Rothmann (crater)

Rothmann (crater)

lunar crater data
latitude=30.8
N_or_S=S
longitude=27.7
E_or_W=E
diameter=42 km
depth=4.2 km
colong=333
eponym=Christopher Rothmann

Rothmann is a lunar impact crater that is located in the southeastern part of the Moon's near side, about a crater diameter to the southwest of the "Rupes Altai" scarp. To the southwest is the slightly larger Lindenau crater.

This is a relatively fresh crater formation that is not significantly eroded. The outer rim is circular and is not overlaid by craters of note. The inner walls have slumped and formed s in places. The interior floor is somewhat irregular, and has a central rise near the mid-point.

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 Rothmann crater.

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