Surface feature · The Moon
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A young, prominent lunar impact crater with terraced walls and bright rays of ejecta, a classic example of a complex crater.
Knowledge connections
- Member of groupImpact Crater
- Located onThe Moon
Sources
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- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
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