Kibalʹchich (crater) explained

Coordinates:2.72°N -147.18°W
Diameter:91.67 km
Depth:Unknown
Colong:148
Eponym:Nikolaj I. Kibalchich

Kibalchich is a crater on the Moon's far side. It lies to the northeast of the large walled plain Korolev, and is attached to the southeastern outer rim of the crater Tsander.

The rim of Kibalchich is slightly eroded, and the shared border with Tsander has produced a straightened rim along the northwest side. But the edge remains well-defined and the inner walls display some terrace-like shelves. The interior floor is relatively level, with the remains of a small crater rim in the southeast quadrant. There is a small ridge located near the midpoint.

Kibalʹchich is a crater of Nectarian age.[1]

The crater's name was approved by the IAU in 1970.[2]

Satellite craters

By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Kibalchich.

Kibalchich LatitudeLongitudeDiameter
H2.0° N144.2° W40 km
Q0.7° S149.0° W25 km
R0.6° N150.1° W29 km

References

Notes and References

  1. https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/pp1348 The geologic history of the Moon
  2. http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3020 Kibalʹchich