Triesnecker (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Selenographic coordinates>Coordinates | |
| Diameter | 26 km |
| Crater depth>Depth | 2.8 km |
| Selenographic colongitude>Colongitude | 356° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Franz P. Triesnecker |
The crater rim of Triesnecker is somewhat distorted from a circular shape, having a notable bulge in the western wall, and lesser rises in the southeast and northeast rims. The inner walls are terraced and the interior is somewhat rough, with a central peak at the mid-point. Triesnecker has a ray system that is most prominent when the sun is at a high angle. The rays extend over 300 kilometers.
To the east of this crater is an extensive system of rilles extending over an area 200 kilometers across, running generally north-south. These were likely created by tectonic forces beneath the surface. Beyond, to the northeast, is the Rima Hyginus valley, with the Hyginus crater at the mid-point.
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 Triesnecker crater.
| Triesnecker | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 3.5° N | 6.0° E | 6 km |
| E | 5.6° N | 2.5° E | 5 km |
| F | 4.1° N | 4.8° E | 4 km |
| G | 3.7° N | 5.2° E | 3 km |
| H | 3.3° N | 2.8° E | 3 km |
| J | 3.3° N | 2.5° E | 3 km |
References
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