Bailly (crater)
Bailly is a lunar impact crater that is located near the south-west limb of the Moon. It was named after French astronomer Jean S. Bailly. The oblique viewing angle gives the crater a foreshortened appearance, and the location near the limb can limit visibility due to libration. The most favorable time for viewing this feature is near the full moon when the terminator is crossing the crater wall.
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| Coordinates | 66.8°S 69.4°W |
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| Diameter | 303 km (188 mi) |
| Depth | 4.3 km (2.7 mi) |
| Colongitude | 65° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Jean S. Bailly |
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