Sniadecki (crater)
 Lunar Orbiter 1 image | |
| Coordinates | 22°30′S 168°54′W / 22.5°S 168.9°W |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 43 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 169° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Jan Śniadecki |
Sniadecki is a lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. This is a circular, bowl-shaped feature that is not overlain by any significant impacts. However the larger satellite crater Sniadecki Q is attached to the southwestern outer rim and has disrupted the rim edge somewhat. There is also a small crater attached to the western outer rim.
To the northeast of Sniadecki is a small lunar mare feature that has been designated Lacus Oblivionis. To the northwest of Sniadecki is the crater Bok.
Satellite craters
[edit]By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Sniadecki.
| Sniadecki | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | 22.4° S | 166.9° W | 12 km |
| J | 24.7° S | 166.9° W | 27 km |
| Q | 23.0° S | 170.1° W | 77 km |
| Y | 21.1° S | 169.3° W | 35 km |
See also
[edit]- 1262 Sniadeckia, asteroid
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