Beketov (crater)
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Beketov is a small lunar impact crater that lies in the northern reaches of the Mare Tranquillitatis. It is named after Russian chemist Nikolay Beketov.[1] To the south is the ghost crater Jansen R. Northeast of Beketov, along the edge of the mare, is the crater Vitruvius. Beketov was previously designated Jansen C before being named by the IAU. The flooded crater Jansen itself lies to the south.
Oblique Apollo 15 panoramic camera image | |
| Coordinates | 16.3°N 29.2°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 8.3 km |
| Depth | 1.0 km |
| Colongitude | 331° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Nikolay N. Beketov |
External links
- LTO-42C3 Dawes — L&PI topographic map
References
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