Aristarchus Crater, The Moon


The Aristarchus crater (40 kilometer diameter, °N, °E) and plateau is one of the most geologically complex areas on the Moon. This image from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a view looking from west to east across the crater at a 62° angle in relation to the Moon's surface.


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