Rittenhouse (crater)
| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 74.5° S |
| Longitude | 106.5° E |
| Diameter | 26 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 255° at sunrise |
| Eponym | David Rittenhouse |
| References | See listing |
Rittenhouse is a small lunar crater that is located in the southern part of the Moon's far side. It lies amidst the western outer ramparts of the immense Schrödinger walled-plain. To the west is the prominent Hale crater, just visible from the Earth along the lunar limb.
This is a rounded but not quite circular formation, with a slightly boxy appearance. The rim edge is sharply defined and has received little wear from minor impacts. The inner wall is almost featureless, sloping smoothly down to the rugged and irregular interior.
Categories: Craters on the Moon