 Lunar Orbiter 4 image of Mitchell, with rim of Aristoteles at left | |
| Coordinates | 49°42′N 20°12′E / 49.7°N 20.2°E / 49.7; 20.2 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30 km |
| Depth | 1.3 km |
| Colongitude | 340° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Maria Mitchell |
Mitchell is a lunar impact crater, which is attached to the eastern rim of the larger and more prominent crater Aristoteles. It was named after American astronomer Maria Mitchell. The floor of Mitchell is rough and irregular, with a low central rise, being partially filled with the ejecta of the younger Aristoteles. There is a slight notch in the southern rim, and the western wall has been completely absorbed by the rim of Aristoteles.
Features
It is characterised by an extremely high rockfall density by lunar standards.
Satellite craters
By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint which is closest to Mitchell.
| Feature | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell B | 48.3° N | 19.3° E | 5.4 km | WGPSN |
| Mitchell E | 47.6° N | 21.7° E | 7.72 km | WGPSN |
See also
- 1455 Mitchella, asteroid
- Maria Mitchell Observatory
References
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- Bickel, Valentin Tertius; et al. (2020-06-08). "Impacts drive lunar rockfalls over billions of years". Nature Communications. 11: 1–7. doi:10.1038/s41467-020-16653-3. eISSN 2041-1723. PMC 7280507.
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External links
- Wood, Chuck (September 11, 2007). "Eating a Smaller Fry". Lunar Photo of the Day. Archived from the original on June 30, 2015. Retrieved 2007-09-11.