Mitchell (crater)

Mitchell is a lunar impact crater, which is attached to the eastern rim of the larger and more prominent crater Aristoteles. It was named after American astronomer Maria Mitchell.[1] The floor of Mitchell is rough and irregular, with a low central rise, being partially filled with the ejecta of the younger Aristoteles. There is a slight notch in the southern rim, and the western wall has been completely absorbed by the rim of Aristoteles.

Mitchell
Lunar Orbiter 4 image of Mitchell, with rim of Aristoteles at left
Coordinates49.7°N 20.2°E / 49.7; 20.2
Diameter30 km
Depth1.3 km
Colongitude340° at sunrise
EponymMaria Mitchell
Location of the lunar crater Mitchell

Satellite craters

By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint which is closest to Mitchell.

FeatureLatitudeLongitudeDiameterRef
Mitchell B 48.3° N 19.3° E 5.4 km WGPSN
Mitchell E 47.6° N 21.7° E 7.72 km WGPSN

See also

References

  1. "Mitchell (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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