Summary
Arago is a lunar impact crater located in the western part of the Mare Tranquillitatis. It was named after French astronomer François Arago in 1935.[1] Its diameter is 26 km.[1] To the southwest lies the crater Manners, and beyond are Dionysius and the Ritter–Sabine crater pair. To the southeast is the large Lamont formation that has been submerged by the mare.
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| Coordinates | 6°09′N 21°26′E / 6.15°N 21.43°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.51 km |
| Depth | 1.8 km |
| Colongitude | 358° at sunrise |
| Eponym | François Arago |
The rim of Arago has a bulge in the western wall. There is a central ridge that runs towards the northern wall. The surface of the mare nearby is marked by wrinkle ridges, most notably to the east and southeast. To the north is a large lunar dome designated Arago Alpha (α). A similar-sized lunar dome is located an equal distance to the west, designated Arago Beta (β).
Arago is a crater of Eratosthenian age.[2]
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 Arago.
| Arago[1] | Coordinates | Diameter, km |
|---|---|---|
| B | 3°26′N 20°49′E / 3.43°N 20.82°E | 6,9 |
| C | 3°53′N 21°29′E / 3.89°N 21.48°E | 3,0 |
| D | 6°55′N 22°23′E / 6.91°N 22.39°E | 4,0 |
| E | 8°31′N 22°43′E / 8.51°N 22.71°E | 6,3 |
References edit
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External links edit
- Lunar Orbiter 2 frame 57, showing Arago C in high resolution
- Wood, Chuck (June 14, 2007). "Something for Everyone". Lunar Photo of the Day. Archived from the original on June 14, 2011.
- Wood, Chuck (December 8, 2009). "Edgy". Lunar Photo of the Day.