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Tycho (lunar crater)
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Tycho is a prominent lunar impact crater located in the southern lunar highlands, named after the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546–1601). It is estimated to be 108 million years old.
The large ray system centered on Tycho
The large ray system centered on Tycho
Panoramic view of the lunar surface taken by Surveyor 7, which landed about 29 km (18 mi) from the rim of Tycho
Panoramic view of the lunar surface taken by Surveyor 7, which landed about 29 km (18 mi) from the rim of Tycho
March 2007 lunar eclipse. The advancing shadow of Earth brings out detail on the lunar surface. The huge ray system emanating from Tycho is shown as t
March 2007 lunar eclipse. The advancing shadow of Earth brings out detail on the lunar surface. The huge ray system emanating from Tycho is shown as the dominant feature on the southern hemisphere.
Central peak complex of crater Tycho, taken at sunrise by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2011.
Central peak complex of crater Tycho, taken at sunrise by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2011.
Lunar craters
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Lunar craters are impact craters on Earth's Moon. The Moon's surface has many craters, all of which were formed by impacts. The International Astronomical Union currently recognizes 9,137 craters, of which 1,675 have been dated.
Side view of the crater Moltke taken from Apollo 10.
Side view of the crater Moltke taken from Apollo 10.
Lunar craters as captured through the backyard telescope of an amateur astronomer, partially illuminated by the sun on a waning crescent moon.
Lunar craters as captured through the backyard telescope of an amateur astronomer, partially illuminated by the sun on a waning crescent moon.