Bernoulli (crater)
Bernoulli is a lunar impact crater that is located in the northeast part of the Moon. It lies to the south of the crater Messala, and east of Geminus.
 Lunar Orbiter 4 image | |
| Coordinates | 35.0°N 60.7°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 47 km |
| Depth | 4.0 km |
| Colongitude | 300° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Jacob Bernoulli Johann Bernoulli |
Oblique view from Apollo 16
This formation is nearly circular with several slight outward bulges around the perimeter. There is a sunken depression along part of the southern wall, forming an outward triangular bulge in the rim. The rim is highest along the eastern side, climbing to 4 km. At the midpoint of the crater floor is a central peak formation.
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 Bernoulli.
| Bernoulli | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 36.4° N | 60.9° E | 22 km |
| B | 36.9° N | 65.6° E | 22 km |
| C | 35.3° N | 67.2° E | 19 km |
| D | 35.7° N | 66.5° E | 12 km |
| E | 35.3° N | 63.0° E | 26 km |
| K | 36.7° N | 62.7° E | 20 km |
See also
- 2034 Bernoulli, minor planet
- Bernoulli family
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