Abel Satellite Features
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Abel Satellite Features
Abel
| Lat: 34.5°S, Long: 87.3°E, Diam: 122 km, Depth: 1.19 km, Rükl: 70 |
Satellite Feature Data
| Name |
Latitude |
Longitude |
Diameter |
Map |
| Abel A |
36.6°S |
86.0°E |
19 km |
|
| Abel B |
36.7°S |
82.8°E |
41 km |
|
| Abel C |
36.0°S |
81.0°E |
31 km |
|
| Abel D |
37.7°S |
87.7°E |
30 km |
|
| Abel E |
37.8°S |
86.5°E |
13 km |
|
| Abel J |
35.5°S |
79.0°E |
11 km |
|
| Abel K |
35.0°S |
77.2°E |
9 km |
|
| Abel L |
34.4°S |
82.6°E |
67 km |
|
| Abel M |
32.2°S |
83.6°E |
81 km |
By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater mid-point that is closest to the named crater.
Satellite Feature Images
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Additional Information
- See experimental Abel and Abel Satellite Locator Map page for examples of the kinds of maps that could be used to illustrate the location of Abel and the lettered craters associated with it. Note that the actual positions and diameters of some satellite features differ substantially from those given in the above table taken from the on-line IAU Planetary Gazetteer. - Jim Mosher
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