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| Coordinates | 26°54′S 7°54′E / 26.9°S 7.9°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 63.44 km |
| Depth | 2.08 km |
| Colongitude | 356° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Petrus Apianus |
Apianus is a lunar impact crater that is located on the rugged south-central highlands of the Moon. It is named after 16th century German mathematician and astronomer Petrus Apianus.[1][2] It is located to the northeast of the crater Aliacensis, and to the northwest of Poisson. The worn crater Krusenstern is attached to the west-northwestern rim.
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