Daniell (crater)
Daniell is a lunar impact crater located in the southern half of the Lacus Somniorum. To the south-southeast is the much larger crater Posidonius. The Rimae Daniell rille system are to the west of Daniell crater.
 Daniell and two satellite craters, W and X | |
| Coordinates | 35.3°N 31.1°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30 × 23 km |
| Depth | 2.1 km |
| Colongitude | 329° at sunrise |
| Eponym | John F. Daniell |
Lunar Orbiter 4 image of Daniell (note different lighting than above)
Apollo 15 image
Lunar Orbiter 4 image of Rimae Daniell
The rim of Daniell is oval in form, with the long axis oriented north-northwest to south-southeast. Most of the wall is well-formed and relatively free of wear, although it appears slumped at the southern end. The interior is relatively featureless, and lacks a central peak. The floor surface has a lower albedo than the surroundings and has some cleft-like features.
Satellite craters
By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Daniell.
| Daniell | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 37.0° N | 25.8° E | 6 km |
| W | 35.9° N | 31.5° E | 3 km |
| X | 36.6° N | 31.8° E | 5 km |
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