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 Rayleigh.
| Rayleigh | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 28.9° N | 88.4° E | 14 km |
| C | 31.4° N | 85.7° E | 22 km |
| D | 28.9° N | 89.7° E | 22 km |
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.
- Rayleigh A — See Urey (crater).
Read more about this topic: Rayleigh (lunar Crater)
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