Saenger (crater)
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| Coordinates | 4°18′N 102°24′E / 4.3°N 102.4°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 75 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 254° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Eugen Sänger |
Saenger is an ancient lunar impact crater that lies on the far side of the Moon, just beyond the eastern limb. It was named after Austrian rocketry scientist Eugen Sänger.[1] To the west-northwest is the crater Erro, and due north lies Moiseev. To the northeast is Al-Khwarizmi.
The outer rim of Saenger has been eroded and reshaped by subsequent impacts, leaving the outer wall nearly destroyed to the north and south. The satellite crater Saenger D is adjacent to the interior of the northeastern rim. To the west, Saenger V lies across the northwestern rim, while the crater pair Saenger P and Q lie across and intrude into the southwestern rim. In contrast, the interior floor is relatively flat and featureless, with only tiny craterlets to mark the surface.
