Neander (crater)
Encyclopedia
Neander is a lunar
impact crater
that is located to the south of Mare Nectaris
, in the southeastern part of the Moon
's near side. To the west-northwest lies the prominent crater Piccolomini
. The northwestern extension of the Vallis Rheita
lunar valley passes about a crater diameter to the west of this formation.
The rim of Neander is roughly circular and somewhat sharp-edged, with some ledges formed along the inner sides. The circular, cup-shaped Neander A lies along the northwestern inner wall. The interior floor is uneven, with a formation of central peaks located at the mid-point.
Moon
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impact crater
Impact crater
In the broadest sense, the term impact crater can be applied to any depression, natural or manmade, resulting from the high velocity impact of a projectile with a larger body...
that is located to the south of Mare Nectaris
Mare Nectaris
The Sea of Nectar is a small lunar mare or sea located between the Sea of Tranquillity and the Sea of Fecundity . Montes Pyrenaeus borders the mare to the west and the large crater near the south center of the mare is known as Rosse...
, in the southeastern part of the Moon
Moon
The Moon is Earth's only known natural satellite,There are a number of near-Earth asteroids including 3753 Cruithne that are co-orbital with Earth: their orbits bring them close to Earth for periods of time but then alter in the long term . These are quasi-satellites and not true moons. For more...
's near side. To the west-northwest lies the prominent crater Piccolomini
Piccolomini (crater)
Piccolomini is a prominent lunar impact crater located in the southeastern sector of the Moon. The crater Rothmann lies to the west-southwest, and to the south is Stiborius. The lengthy Rupes Altai begins at the western rim of Piccolomini, curving to the northwest. The crater is named after 16th...
. The northwestern extension of the Vallis Rheita
Vallis Rheita
Vallis Rheita is a linear valley on the near side of the Moon. It is located in the southeastern quadrant, and is oriented radially to Mare Nectaris. This valley appears to share a common origin with the Vallis Snellius to the northeast, as both are oriented radially with Mare Nectaris.The center...
lunar valley passes about a crater diameter to the west of this formation.
The rim of Neander is roughly circular and somewhat sharp-edged, with some ledges formed along the inner sides. The circular, cup-shaped Neander A lies along the northwestern inner wall. The interior floor is uneven, with a formation of central peaks located 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 Neander.| Neander | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 30.9° S | 39.6° E | 11 km |
| B | 28.2° S | 40.1° E | 9 km |
| C | 28.6° S | 36.0° E | 20 km |
| D | 26.5° S | 42.4° E | 11 km |
| E | 29.8° S | 40.7° E | 25 km |
| F | 32.1° S | 37.9° E | 22 km |
| G | 33.4° S | 43.8° E | 18 km |
| H | 33.0° S | 42.4° E | 13 km |
| J | 34.0° S | 43.4° E | 13 km |
| K | 35.0° S | 39.8° E | 14 km |
| L | 31.3° S | 41.8° E | 21 km |
| M | 34.8° S | 37.7° E | 11 km |
| N | 32.4° S | 37.2° E | 17 km |
| O | 35.6° S | 39.1° E | 13 km |
| P | 28.4° S | 41.1° E | 6 km |
| Q | 28.8° S | 41.4° E | 6 km |
| R | 33.2° S | 38.6° E | 12 km |
| S | 31.9° S | 42.1° E | 12 km |
| T | 29.9° S | 38.4° E | 10 km |
| V | 31.3° S | 38.2° E | 5 km |
| W | 32.3° S | 38.5° E | 9 km |
| X | 33.1° S | 37.8° E | 8 km |
| Y | 34.5° S | 38.2° E | 8 km |
| Z | 33.8° S | 42.0° E | 7 km |