Zanstra (crater)
Crater on the Moon
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Zanstra is a lunar impact crater that is located on the far side of the Moon. It was named after the Dutch astronomer Herman Zanstra.[1] It lies to the southeast of the crater pair Ibn Firnas and King, and northwest of Gregory. This is a low, eroded formation that is difficult to distinguish from its surroundings. The interior floor is level and not significantly impacted.
Apollo 16 Mapping Camera image | |
| Coordinates | 2.9°N 124.7°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 42 km |
| Colongitude | 236° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Herman Zanstra |
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 Zanstra.
| Zanstra | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.5° N | 125.2° E | 36 km |
| K | 2.0° N | 125.2° E | 14 km |
| M | 1.1° N | 125.0° E | 23 km |
