Fox (crater)
Crater on the Moon
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Fox is a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. It is named after the American astronomer Philip Fox.[1] It lies near the northern rim of the crater Wyld, and to the southeast of Babcock. This crater is bowl-shaped, with a roughly circular rim, simple sloping walls and a relatively level, featureless interior. There is some talus along the northern inner wall.
Apollo 15 image | |
| Coordinates | 0.47°N 98.14°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.97 km (14.89 mi) |
| Depth | 1.6 km |
| Colongitude | 262° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Philip Fox |
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 Fox.
| Fox | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1.5° N | 98.3° E | 13 km |
