Belyaev (crater)
Crater on the Moon
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Belyaev is a lunar impact crater that is attached to the outer edge of the Mare Moscoviense, on the far side of the Moon. It is a worn formation with a small crater pair overlaying the southern rim, and several smaller craters across the relatively irregular interior.
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| Coordinates | 23.3°N 143.5°W |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 54 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 218° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Pavel I. Belyaev |
Satellite craters
By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Belyaev.
| Belyaev[1] | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q | 20.6° N | 139.4° E | 50 km |