Bowen_(crater)

Bowen (crater)

Bowen (crater)

Crater on the Moon

Bowen is a small lunar impact crater that is located to the southwest of the Montes Haemus, on the edge of a small lunar mare named the Lacus Doloris. It was named after American astronomer Ira S. Bowen.[1] It is distinguished only by having a relatively flat floor, rather than being bowl-shaped like most small craters. Bowen was previously designated Manilius A. The crater Manilius is located to the south, at the opposite shore of the Lacus.

Apollo 15 image of Bowen crater, facing west-northwest
Apollo 17 image of Bowen crater which is on the mid left. North is on the right
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References

  1. [1]
    "Bowen (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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