Copernicus (lunar crater)
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Copernicus Crater is a lunar impact crater located in eastern Oceanus Procellarum. Thomas Webb describes it as "one of the grandest craters" with "a central mountain" and "a noble ring composed not on
Copernicus from Apollo 12
Telescopic views of Copernicus Crater (inset), showing its location on the near side
Calotype of (a model of) Copernicus Crater by John Herschel, 1842
Copernicus H crater with subtle dark-halo
Copernican period
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The Copernican Period in the lunar geologic timescale runs from approximately 1.1 billion years ago to the present day. The base of the Copernican period is defined by impact craters that possess brig
Copernicus (lunar crater)
…terraces, but distinct heights separated by ravines". It was named after the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. It typifies craters that formed during the Copernican period in that it has a prominent ray system. Copernicus Crater is visible using binoculars, and is located slightly northwest of the center of The Moon's…
The Copernican System on the near side of the Moon (Wilhelms, 1987)
The Copernican System on the far side of the Moon (Wilhelms, 1987)
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