Daniell (crater)

Daniell is a lunar impact crater located in the southern half of the Lacus Somniorum. To the south-southeast is the much larger crater Posidonius. The Rimae Daniell rille system are to the west of Daniell crater.

Daniell
Daniell and two satellite craters, W and X
Coordinates35.3°N 31.1°E / 35.3; 31.1
Diameter30 × 23 km
Depth2.1 km
Colongitude329° at sunrise
EponymJohn F. Daniell

The rim of Daniell is oval in form, with the long axis oriented north-northwest to south-southeast. Most of the wall is well-formed and relatively free of wear, although it appears slumped at the southern end. The interior is relatively featureless, and lacks a central peak. The floor surface has a lower albedo than the surroundings and has some cleft-like features.

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