Reiner Gamma

Reiner gamma
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Wide Angle Camera image of Reiner Gamma.
Coordinates7°30′N 59°00′W / 7.5°N 59.0°W / 7.5; -59.0
Diameter70 km (43 mi)
EponymReiner crater

Reiner Gamma (γ) is a geographical feature of the Moon known as a lunar swirl. It is one of the most visible lunar swirls from Earth, visible from most telescopes.[1] It was originally thought to be a lunar highland, but scientists eventually realized that it cast no shadow on the moon.[2]

Reiner Gamma area
Reiner gamma in selenochromatic format
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