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Luther (crater)
Luther is a small lunar impact crater on the northwest part of Mare Serenitatis, at the inlet to Lacus Somniorum. To the east-southeast is the large crater Posidonius. Luther has a circular rim and is cup-shaped, with no appreciable wear from impact erosion. It lies across a wrinkle ridge on the lunar mare.
Lunar Orbiter 4 image | |
| Coordinates | 33°12′N 24°06′E / 33.2°N 24.1°ECoordinates: 33°12′N 24°06′E / 33.2°N 24.1°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 10 km |
| Depth | 1.9 km |
| Colongitude | 336° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Robert Luther |
The crater is named after German astronomer Robert Luther.[1]
Satellite craters
By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Luther.
| Luther | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| H | 36.0° N | 22.8° E | 7 km |
| K | 37.5° N | 23.3° E | 4 km |
| X | 36.1° N | 24.3° E | 4 km |
| Y | 38.1° N | 24.4° E | 4 km |
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