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 Hipparchus.
| Hipparchus | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 6.9° S | 1.7° E | 5 km |
| C | 7.3° S | 8.2° E | 17 km |
| D | 4.5° S | 2.1° E | 5 km |
| E | 4.2° S | 2.3° E | 5 km |
| F | 4.2° S | 2.5° E | 9 km |
| G | 5.0° S | 7.4° E | 15 km |
| H | 5.4° S | 2.3° E | 5 km |
| J | 7.6° S | 3.2° E | 14 km |
| K | 6.9° S | 2.2° E | 12 km |
| L | 6.8° S | 9.0° E | 13 km |
| N | 4.8° S | 5.0° E | 6 km |
| P | 4.7° S | 2.8° E | 5 km |
| Q | 8.5° S | 2.9° E | 8 km |
| T | 7.1° S | 3.6° E | 8 km |
| U | 6.7° S | 3.6° E | 8 km |
| W | 5.0° S | 7.8° E | 5 km |
| X | 5.7° S | 4.9° E | 17 km |
| Z | 8.5° S | 9.1° E | 6 km |
Read more about this topic: Hipparchus (lunar Crater)
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