☄️ Hecataeus (crater)

Other · Other · 22.06°S, 79.68°E

Hecataeus is a large lunar impact crater that lies near the eastern limb of the Moon. It is attached to the northern rim of the walled plain named Humboldt. To the northeast is the smaller crater Gibbs. East of Hecataeus is a chain of small craters forming a line radial to Humboldt; these are designated the Catena Humboldt, named after the walled plain.

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Quick facts

Country	Other
Continent / region	Other
Coordinates (approx.)	22.06°S, 79.68°E · view on map

Hecataeus (crater) is located in Other, in Other.

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