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Aratus (crater)
Aratus is a small lunar impact crater located on the highland to the south and east of the rugged Montes Apenninus range. It is a circular, cup-shaped crater formation with a relatively high albedo. To the east is the Mare Serenitatis, and to the southwest is the somewhat larger Conon crater. North-northeast of Aratus crater is the landing site of the Apollo 15 mission, just beyond Mons Hadley Delta .
Associated 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 Aratus crater.
| Aratus | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 24.2° N | 5.4° E | 7 km |
| C | 24.1° N | 9.5° E | 4 km |
| Ca | 24.5° N | 11.2° E | 7 km |
| D | 24.3° N | 8.6° E | 4 km |
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.
- Aratus A — See Galen crater.
Last updated: 06-01-2005 02:25:43
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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