IWLOP #116 - Gassendi
Nectarian Era, eroded crater with extensive system of rimae on its floor.
Location: 17.5 S 39.9 W Origin: Impact/Tectonic Size: 110 km Rukl: 52 Type: Complex Crater (CC), Rille
Objects: Gassendi
Others Identified: Doppelmaier, Gassendi A, Gassendi B, Hippalus, Lee, Loewy, Rimae Mersenius, Rupes Liebig, Vitello
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Observation 1: Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous (81.5%) R1: Gassendi was easily found on the north shore of Mare Humorum. It appeared to have 3 central peaks. Gassendi A & B also visible. Crater A appeared to have a tall crater wall that created a large shadow on the floor whereas crater B appeared shallow by comparison. C1: The rilles were in greater number on the west side and almost suggested 2 or 3 craters in the past with varying depths. |
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Observation 2: R1: Observed mini-craters on Gassendi's floor plus one on its west wall. Looked like the "time" was 4:40 PM. (Note: I didn't take the time to sketch this in detail.) |