Diophantus (crater)

Diophantus is a lunar impact crater that lies in the southwestern part of the Mare Imbrium. It was named after ancient Greek mathematician Diophantus. It forms a pair with the larger crater Delisle to the north. Diophantus has a wide inner wall and a low central rise. To the north of Diophantus is the sinuous rille designated Rima Diophantus, named after the crater. Diophantus C lies near the exterior of the southwest wall.

Diophantus
Apollo 15 image
Coordinates27.6°N 34.3°W / 27.6; -34.3
Diameter19 km
Depth3.0 km
Colongitude34° at sunrise
EponymDiophantus

Diophantus is a crater of Eratosthenian age.

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