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 Hortensius.
| Hortensius | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter (km) | Diameter (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.4° N | 30.7° W | 10 km | 6 mi |
| B | 5.3° N | 29.5° W | 6 km | 4 mi |
| C | 6.0° N | 26.7° W | 7 km | 4 mi |
| D | 5.4° N | 32.3° W | 6 km | 4 mi |
| E | 5.2° N | 25.4° W | 15 km | 9 mi |
| F | 7.1° N | 25.6° W | 6 km | 4 mi |
| G | 8.1° N | 26.1° W | 4 km | 2½ mi |
| H | 5.9° N | 31.1° W | 6 km | 4 mi |
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