Schubert (lunar crater)
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Not to be confused with Schubert (Mercurian crater).
Schubert is a lunar impact crater that lies near the eastern limb of the Moon's near side. It is located northwest of the Mare Smythii, and southwest of the prominent crater Neper. Nearly attached to the southern rim is the crater Back.
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Coordinates | 2.8°N 81.0°E / 2.8; 81.0 |
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Diameter | 54 km |
Depth | Unknown |
Colongitude | 280° at sunrise |
Eponym | Theodor F. von Schubert |
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Schubert is a nearly circular crater formation that has not suffered significant erosion from subsequent impacts, and retains a well-defined rim. The interior surface is generally flat, with a few low hills near the center.