Gullstrand (crater)

lunar crater data
latitude=45.2
N_or_S=N
longitude=129.3
E_or_W=W
diameter=43 km
depth="Unknown"
colong=130
eponym=Allvar Gullstrand

Gullstrand is a lunar impact crater that lies on the northern hemisphere on the Moon's far side. About one crater diameter to the southeast is the larger Perrine crater formation. To the west-southwest is Quetelet crater.

This crater has a circular rim that is relatively well-defined, and has only been moderately worn. A small, bell-shaped crater forms a break through the rim to the southwest, and a small craterlet is attached to the southeastern side along the rim of Gullstrand. An oddly-shaped small crater feature is attached to the eastern edge. There are also tiny craters along the rim of Gullstrand along the northern and southern edges.

The inner walls of Gullstrand are relatively simple and featureless, and the interior floor is not marked by any craters of note. There is a low central ridge at the mid-point.

atellite craters

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 Gullstrand crater.

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