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| − | '''Left:''' ''[http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/index.html LROC]'' [http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/news/uploads/LROCiotw/bowditch_wac_annotated1.png WAC] view (square in image is in reference to [http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M101478053R_annotated2.png lava terraces] within the crater).<br /> '''Right:''' ''[http://lpod.org/coppermine/displayimage.php?pos=-2505 AS15-M-2358]'' '''Bowditch''' is the dark-floored elongated crater above center. The labels indicate IAU-approved [ | + | '''Left:''' ''[http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/index.html LROC]'' [http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/news/uploads/LROCiotw/bowditch_wac_annotated1.png WAC] view (square in image is in reference to [http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M101478053R_annotated2.png lava terraces] within the crater).<br /> '''Right:''' ''[http://lpod.org/coppermine/displayimage.php?pos=-2505 AS15-M-2358]'' '''Bowditch''' is the dark-floored elongated crater above center. The labels indicate IAU-approved [[minor%20feature|minor feature]] names: [[Edith|Edith]], [[Bawa|Bawa]], [[Karima|Karima]], [[Fairouz|Fairouz]] and [[Rima%20Siegfried|Rima Siegfried]]. [[Bawa|Bawa]] is a pit along the west wall. It is completely in shadow in this view. The area shown here is on the northwest shore of [[Lacus%20Solitudinis|Lacus Solitudinis]] and between the craters [[Titius|Titius]] and [[Perel%27man|Perel'man]].<br /> <div id="toc"> |
=Table of Contents= | =Table of Contents= | ||
<div style="margin-left: 1em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Images Images]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Maps Maps]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Description Description]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Description: Wikipedia Description: Wikipedia]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Additional Information Additional Information]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Nomenclature Nomenclature]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-LROC Articles LROC Articles]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-LPOD Articles LPOD Articles]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Bibliography Bibliography]</div></div> | <div style="margin-left: 1em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Images Images]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Maps Maps]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Description Description]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Description: Wikipedia Description: Wikipedia]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Additional Information Additional Information]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Nomenclature Nomenclature]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-LROC Articles LROC Articles]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-LPOD Articles LPOD Articles]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Bibliography Bibliography]</div></div> | ||
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[http://www.lpod.org/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=search&type=full&search=Bowditch LPOD Photo Gallery] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/lunar_orbiter/bin/srch_nam.shtml?Bowditch%7C0 Lunar Orbiter Images] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/apollo/search/feature/?feature=Titius Apollo Images] [http://apollo.sese.asu.edu/LIW/20081111.html ASU Apollo Image Archive]<br /> <br /> | [http://www.lpod.org/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=search&type=full&search=Bowditch LPOD Photo Gallery] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/lunar_orbiter/bin/srch_nam.shtml?Bowditch%7C0 Lunar Orbiter Images] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/apollo/search/feature/?feature=Titius Apollo Images] [http://apollo.sese.asu.edu/LIW/20081111.html ASU Apollo Image Archive]<br /> <br /> | ||
==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
| − | ''([ | + | ''([[LAC%20zone|LAC zone]] 100C1)'' [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/mapcatalog/LTO/lto100c1_2/ LTO map] [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/mapcatalog/topophoto/100C1S1/ Topophotomap]<br /> <br /> |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowditch_(crater) Bowditch]<br /> <br /> | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowditch_(crater) Bowditch]<br /> <br /> | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
| − | * The shadow around the west rim of '''Bowditch''' indicates a height difference of up to about 1500 m in the north, decreasing to as little as 400 m near [ | + | * The shadow around the west rim of '''Bowditch''' indicates a height difference of up to about 1500 m in the north, decreasing to as little as 400 m near [[Bawa|Bawa]]. The shadows do not reach into the area of apparent subsidence in the main part of the floor. <span class="membersnap">- [http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/JimMosher [[Image:JimMosher-lg.jpg|16px|JimMosher]]] [http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/JimMosher JimMosher]</span> |
* Terraces to ~3,5 km wide and 50 to 200 m above floor, suggesting lava originally that deep ([http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2008/pdf/2110.pdf Leverington], 2008). (incorrect link - can't find correct one) | * Terraces to ~3,5 km wide and 50 to 200 m above floor, suggesting lava originally that deep ([http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2008/pdf/2110.pdf Leverington], 2008). (incorrect link - can't find correct one) | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Bowditch Nathaniel Bowditch] (March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician and astronomer remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation. In 1804 he published an article on his observations of the Moon. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Bowditch Nathaniel Bowditch] (March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician and astronomer remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation. In 1804 he published an article on his observations of the Moon. | ||
* The name '''Bowditch''' is listed as provisional on [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/mapcatalog/LTO/lto100c1_2/ LTO-100C1] (1975). It does not seem to have replaced a previously-named feature. <span class="membersnap">- [http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/JimMosher [[Image:JimMosher-lg.jpg|16px|JimMosher]]] [http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/JimMosher JimMosher]</span> | * The name '''Bowditch''' is listed as provisional on [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/mapcatalog/LTO/lto100c1_2/ LTO-100C1] (1975). It does not seem to have replaced a previously-named feature. <span class="membersnap">- [http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/JimMosher [[Image:JimMosher-lg.jpg|16px|JimMosher]]] [http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/JimMosher JimMosher]</span> | ||
| − | * The crater between [ | + | * The crater between [[Edith|Edith]] and [[Rima%20Siegfried|Rima Siegfried]] (on whose floor [[Karima|Karima]] and [[Fairouz|Fairouz]] lie) was given the provisional name “Siegfried” on [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/mapcatalog/topophoto/100C1S1/ Topophotomap 100C1/S1](and was used for its title). The name was not approved. <span class="membersnap">- [http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/JimMosher [[Image:JimMosher-lg.jpg|16px|JimMosher]]] [http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/JimMosher JimMosher]</span> |
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==LROC Articles== | ==LROC Articles== | ||
Revision as of 15:42, 15 April 2018
Contents
Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis
| Lat: 25.0°S, Long: 103.1°E, Diam: 40 km, Depth: km, Rükl: (farside) | |
Right: AS15-M-2358 Bowditch is the dark-floored elongated crater above center. The labels indicate IAU-approved minor feature names: Edith, Bawa, Karima, Fairouz and Rima Siegfried. Bawa is a pit along the west wall. It is completely in shadow in this view. The area shown here is on the northwest shore of Lacus Solitudinis and between the craters Titius and Perel'man.
Table of Contents
[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis]
[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Images Images]
[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Maps Maps]
[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Description Description]
[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Description: Wikipedia Description: Wikipedia]
[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Additional Information Additional Information]
[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Nomenclature Nomenclature]
[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-LROC Articles LROC Articles]
[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-LPOD Articles LPOD Articles]
[#Bowditch, immediately north of Lacus Solitudinis-Bibliography Bibliography]
Images
LPOD Photo Gallery Lunar Orbiter Images Apollo Images ASU Apollo Image Archive
Maps
(LAC zone 100C1) LTO map Topophotomap
Description
Description: Wikipedia
Additional Information
- The shadow around the west rim of Bowditch indicates a height difference of up to about 1500 m in the north, decreasing to as little as 400 m near Bawa. The shadows do not reach into the area of apparent subsidence in the main part of the floor. - JimMosher JimMosher
- Terraces to ~3,5 km wide and 50 to 200 m above floor, suggesting lava originally that deep (Leverington, 2008). (incorrect link - can't find correct one)
Nomenclature
- Nathaniel Bowditch (March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician and astronomer remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation. In 1804 he published an article on his observations of the Moon.
- The name Bowditch is listed as provisional on LTO-100C1 (1975). It does not seem to have replaced a previously-named feature. - JimMosher JimMosher
- The crater between Edith and Rima Siegfried (on whose floor Karima and Fairouz lie) was given the provisional name “Siegfried” on Topophotomap 100C1/S1(and was used for its title). The name was not approved. - JimMosher JimMosher
LROC Articles
LPOD Articles
Bibliography
- Bowditch and Lacus Solitudinis:
APOLLO OVER THE MOON: A VIEW FROM ORBIT, Chapter 7: Unusual Features (part 1), Figures 230-231.
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