Nasireddin (crater)
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| Crater characteristics | |
| Coordinates | 41.0° S, 0.2° E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 52 km |
| Depth | 3.0 km |
| Colongitude | 1° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Nasir al-Din al-Tusi |
Nasireddin is a lunar impact crater that lies in the rugged terrain in the southern part of the Moon's near side. This crater overlays two older formations, intruding into Miller crater to the north and Huggins crater to the west. To the east of Nasireddin crater is the much larger Stöfler walled-plain.
This crater is a younger formation than the two craters it overlays, particularly the worn Huggins crater to the west. This crater retains much detail, including a terraced inner wall and a sharp rim to the south and east where the inner wall has slumped. The interior floor is relatively level, but rough-surfaced. There are a few low central peaks near the mid-point of the interior, and a few tiny craterlets to mark the surface.
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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 Nasireddin crater.
| Nasireddin | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 39.4° S | 1.1° W | 9 km |
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