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Al-Khwarizmi (crater)
Al-Khwarizmi is a lunar impact crater located on the far side of the Moon. It lies to the southeast of Moiseev crater, and northeast of Saenger crater. It is named after Al-Khwarizmi, a 9th century mathematician and astronomer.
The eastern rim of Al-Khwarizmi overlays a pair of craters, including 'Al-Khwarizmi J'. The outer wall is somewhat distorted from a circular shape, including a double-rim in the south. There is a small central peak at the mid-point, which forms part of a low ridge to the northeast.
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 Al-Khwarizmi crater.
| Al-Khwarizmi | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 9.0° N | 107.4° E | 62 km |
| G | 6.9° N | 107.1° E | 95 km |
| H | 6.0° N | 109.2° E | 50 km |
| J | 6.2° N | 107.6° E | 47 km |
| K | 4.6° N | 107.6° E | 26 km |
| L | 3.9° N | 107.4° E | 35 km |
| M | 3.1° N | 107.0° E | 18 km |
| T | 7.0° N | 104.5° E | 15 km |
Last updated: 06-01-2005 21:09:39
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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