Neander (crater)

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Neander
Neander - LROC - WAC.JPG
LRO image
Coordinates 31°18′S39°54′E / 31.3°S 39.9°E / -31.3; 39.9 Coordinates: 31°18′S39°54′E / 31.3°S 39.9°E / -31.3; 39.9
Diameter 50 km
Depth 3.4 km
Colongitude 321° at sunrise
Eponym Michael Neander

Neander is a lunar impact crater that is located to the south of Mare Nectaris, in the southeastern part of the Moon's near side. It was named after 16th century German mathematician Michael Neander. [1] To the west-northwest lies the prominent crater Piccolomini. The northwestern extension of the Vallis Rheita lunar valley passes about a crater diameter to the west of this formation.

Lunar Orbiter 4 image (North on the photo is slightly 10-15 degrees to the right from center to top) Neander crater 4072 h1.jpg
Lunar Orbiter 4 image (North on the photo is slightly 10-15 degrees to the right from center to top)

The rim of Neander is roughly circular and somewhat sharp-edged, with some ledges formed along the inner sides. The circular, cup-shaped Neander A lies along the northwestern inner wall. The interior floor is uneven, with a formation of central peaks located at the midpoint.

Satellite craters

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

NeanderLatitudeLongitudeDiameter
A30.9° S39.6° E11 km
B28.2° S40.1° E9 km
C28.6° S36.0° E20 km
D26.5° S42.4° E11 km
E29.8° S40.7° E25 km
F32.1° S37.9° E22 km
G33.4° S43.8° E18 km
H33.0° S42.4° E13 km
J34.0° S43.4° E13 km
K35.0° S39.8° E14 km
L31.3° S41.8° E21 km
M34.8° S37.7° E11 km
N32.4° S37.2° E17 km
O35.6° S39.1° E13 km
P28.4° S41.1° E6 km
Q28.8° S41.4° E6 km
R33.2° S38.6° E12 km
S31.9° S42.1° E12 km
T29.9° S38.4° E10 km
V31.3° S38.2° E5 km
W32.3° S38.5° E9 km
X33.1° S37.8° E8 km
Y34.5° S38.2° E8 km
Z33.8° S42.0° E7 km

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References

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