Collins (crater)
Crater on the Moon
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Collins is a tiny lunar impact crater located on the southern part of the Mare Tranquillitatis. It is located about 25 kilometers to the north of the Apollo 11 landing site, Tranquility Base. Named after American astronaut Michael Collins,[1] the crater is the central member of the row of three craters named in honor of the Apollo 11 crew members. Their designations were formally adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1970. About 15 kilometers to the west-northwest is the landing site of the Surveyor 5 lunar probe.[2]
Lunar Orbiter 5 image | |
| Coordinates | 1.3°N 23.7°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 2.4 km |
| Depth | 0.6 km |
| Colongitude | 336° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Michael Collins |
This crater was previously identified as Sabine D before being renamed by the IAU.[3] Sabine itself is to the west of Collins.
