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Revision as of 04:59, 6 March 2008
 Location of Bürg crater. | |
| Diameter | 40 km |
|---|---|
| Depth | 1.8 km |
| Colongitude | 332° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Johann T. Bürg |
Bürg is a prominent lunar impact crater in the northeast part of the Moon. It lies within the lava-flooded, ruined crater formation designated Lacus Mortis. To the south and southeast is the crater pair Plana-Mason. To the west, beyond the rim of Lacus Mortis, is the prominent Eudoxus crater.
The rim of Bürg is nearly circular with relatively little wear. The interior is bowl-shaped, and there is a large central mountain at the mid-point. Along the crest of this mountain some observers have noted a small, crater-like pit. To the west is a rille system designated the Rimae Bürg, which spans a distance of about 100 kilometers.
Satellite 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 Bürg crater.
| Bürg | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 46.8° N | 33.1° E | 12 km |
| B | 42.6° N | 23.5° E | 6 km |
References
- Wood, Chuck (2006-07-30). "A Stained Death". Lunar Photo of the Day. Retrieved 2006-07-30.