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 Virtanen.
| Virtanen | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 17.8° N | 177.8° E | 24 km |
| C | 17.3° N | 178.2° E | 20 km |
| J | 14.0° N | 177.9° E | 21 km |
| Z | 16.5° N | 176.6° E | 31 km |
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