Lowell (lunar crater)

Lowell (lunar crater)

lunar crater data
latitude=12.9
N_or_S=S
longitude=103.1
E_or_W=W
diameter=66 km
depth="Unknown"
colong=104
eponym=Percival Lowell

Lowell is a lunar impact crater that lies just beyond the western limb of the Moon. It is embedded within the northwestern part of the Montes Rook mountainous ring of the Mare Orientale impact basin. This portion of the Moon's far side is sometimes brought into view of the Earth during periods of favorable libration and lighting, although it is only seen from the edge.

The crater is circular in outline, with a well-defined edge. A small crater lies along the edge of the eastern rim. The inner wall is wider along the western side, and there are some structures. In the middle of the crater is a central peak on the 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 Lowell crater.

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