Vashakidze (crater)

lunar crater data
latitude=43.6
N_or_S=N
longitude=93.3
E_or_W=E
diameter=44 km
depth="Unknown"
colong=187
eponym=Mikheil A. Vashakidze

Vashakidze is a lunar impact crater that is located on the Moon's far side, just beyond the northeastern limb. This area of the surface is not completely hidden from the Earth, however, as suitable combinations of libration and sunlight will bring it into view. The southeastern rim of this crater is just grazing the outer rim of the huge Harkhebi walled-plain. It lies to the southeast of Boss crater and to the northeast of the Riemann walled plain remnant.

This crater has a well-defined rim that has not suffered much wear from impact erosion. It is roughly circular, with outward bulges to the south and east, giving it a slightly skewed appearance. The inner wall displays some slumping along the edges, particularly to the north and southeast, but little development. The interior floor is relatively level with some irregularities in the eastern half.

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