Stevinus (crater)

The crater area (at the bottom) in selenochromatic format (Si). More infos here : https://www.gawh.it/main/selenocromatica
Stevinus
Lunar Orbiter 5 image
Coordinates32°30′S 54°12′E / 32.5°S 54.2°E / -32.5; 54.2
Diameter75 km
Depth3.0 km
Colongitude306° at sunrise
EponymSimon Stevin

Stevinus is a lunar impact crater located in the southeast part of the Moon. To the southeast is the large crater Furnerius. Just to the northeast is Snellius and the Vallis Snellius crater valley. To the west-northwest lies Reichenbach. To the west-northwest of Stevinus is the tiny crater Stevinus A, a feature that possesses a small ray system and a displays a high albedo.[1]

Stevinus has a high inner wall and a central peak at the midpoint of the interior floor. The inner walls are slumped, so that the side slopes down sharply, then more gradually. There are several small ridges on the floor, in addition to the peak.[2] Due to its ray system, Stevinus is mapped as part of the Copernican System.[3]

It is named for Simon Stevin, a 16th-century Belgian mathematician and engineer.[1]

  • LRO image
    LRO image
  • Oblique regional view with Stevinus at center, from Apollo 15
    Oblique regional view with Stevinus at center, from Apollo 15
  • Oblique regional view with Stevinus at center, and two small bright craters with prominent ray systems: Stevinus A at right and Furnerius A at left. From Apollo 13.
    Oblique regional view with Stevinus at center, and two small bright craters with prominent ray systems: Stevinus A at right and Furnerius A at left. From Apollo 13.
  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Autostar was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Rükl 1990 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ The geologic history of the Moon, 1987, Wilhelms, Don E.; with sections by McCauley, John F.; Trask, Newell J. USGS Professional Paper: 1348. Plate 11: Copernican System (online)