Auzout (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Selenographic coordinates>Coordinates | |
| Diameter | 33 km |
| Crater depth>Depth | Unknown |
| Selenographic colongitude>Colongitude | 327° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Adrien Auzout |
This crater is designated 'Azout' in some sources.
Satellite 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 Auzout crater.
| Auzout | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 8.8° N | 65.3° E | 16 km |
| D | 9.3° N | 62.3° E | 10 km |
| E | 9.6° N | 60.6° E | 17 km |
| L | 8.3° N | 61.3° E | 9 km |
| R | 8.7° N | 60.1° E | 6 km |
| U | 9.4° N | 61.0° E | 8 km |
| V | 9.3° N | 61.4° E | 7 km |
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.
- Auzout A — See Van Albada crater.
- Auzout B — See Krogh crater.
References
- See the reference table for the general listing of literature and web sites that were used in the compilation of this page.
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