Proclus (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Selenographic coordinates>Coordinates | |
| Diameter | 28 km |
| Crater depth>Depth | 2.4 km |
| Selenographic colongitude>Colongitude | 314° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Proclus Diadochus |
The rim of Proclus crater is distinctly polygonal in shape, having the shape of a pentagon, and does not rise very far above the surrounding terrain. It has a high albedo, being second only to Aristarchus crater in brightness. The interior wall displays some slumping, and the floor is uneven with a few small rises from slump blocks.
The crater has a notable ray system that extends for a distance of over 600 kilometers. The rays display an asymmetry of form, with the most prominent being rays to the northwest, north-northeast, and northeast. There is an arc with no ejecta to the southwest. These features suggest an oblique impact at a low angle.
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 Proclus crater.
| Proclus | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 13.4° N | 42.3° E | 15 km |
| C | 12.9° N | 43.6° E | 10 km |
| D | 17.5° N | 41.0° E | 13 km |
| E | 16.6° N | 40.9° E | 12 km |
| G | 12.7° N | 42.7° E | 33 km |
| J | 17.1° N | 44.0° E | 6 km |
| K | 16.5° N | 46.2° E | 16 km |
| L | 17.1° N | 46.4° E | 9 km |
| M | 16.4° N | 45.2° E | 8 km |
| P | 15.3° N | 48.7° E | 30 km |
| R | 15.8° N | 45.5° E | 28 km |
| S | 15.7° N | 47.9° E | 18 km |
| T | 15.4° N | 46.7° E | 21 km |
| U | 15.2° N | 48.0° E | 13 km |
| V | 14.8° N | 48.3° E | 19 km |
| W | 17.5° N | 46.2° E | 7 km |
| X | 17.7° N | 45.1° E | 6 km |
| Y | 17.5° N | 44.9° E | 8 km |
| Z | 17.9° N | 44.7° E | 6 km |
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.
- Proclus F — See Crile crater.
References
- See the reference table for the general listing of literature and web sites that were used in the compilation of this page.
External links
- [Apollo 17 image AS17-150-23047] using the 70 mm Hasselblad.
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