Peters (crater) explained

Coordinates:	68.1°N 29.5°W
Diameter:	15 km
Depth:	Unknown
Colong:	331
Eponym:	Christian A. F. Peters

Peters is a small lunar impact crater in the north-northeastern part of the Moon, lying in the gap between Neison to the west and Arnold to the southeast. Due south of Peters is the crater Moigno.

This is not a particularly prominent feature, having a low rim and an interior floor that has been almost completely submerged by lava flows. The rim is circular and only lightly worn, with a notch along the southeast. The inner surface is level and almost featureless.

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