Posidonius (crater)
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Posidonius is a lunar impact crater that is located on the north-eastern edge of Mare Serenitatis, to the south of Lacus Somniorum. It was named after ancient Greek philosopher and geographer Posidonius of Apamea.[1] The crater Chacornac is attached to the southeast rim, and to the north is Daniell.
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Coordinates | 31.88°N 29.99°E / 31.88; 29.99 |
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Diameter | 95 km |
Depth | 2.3 km |
Colongitude | 343° at sunrise |
Eponym | Posidonius |
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