Aldrin (crater)
Crater on the Moon
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Aldrin is a small impact crater located on the southern part of the Mare Tranquillitatis, to the east of Sabine.[2] It is located about 50 kilometers to the northwest of the Apollo 11 landing site, Tranquility Base. Named after Edwin Buzz Aldrin,[1] the crater is the westernmost of a row of three craters named in honor of the Apollo 11 crew members. About 30 kilometers to the east is the landing site of the Surveyor 5 lunar probe.
Apollo 11 image | |
| Coordinates | 1.4°N 22.1°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.4[1] km |
| Depth | 0.6 km |
| Colongitude | 338° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Edwin Buzz Aldrin |
This crater was previously identified as Sabine B before being named by the IAU.[3] Sabine itself is to the west of Aldrin.
