Mons Gruithuisen Delta
Mons Gruithuisen Delta is a mountain of the surface of the Moon. It is located inside Gruithuisen Crater, west of Mons Gruithuisen Gamma. It has an altitude of about 1800 meters and a diameter of about 27 kilometers. The name, given in 1935, was named after Franz von Gruithuisen, a German astronomer.[1]
| Mons Gruithuisen Delta | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1800 m |
| Listing | Lunar mountains |
| Coordinates | 36°3′N 39°30′E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Near side of the Moon |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Lunar dome |
References
- "Mons Gruithuisen Delta". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
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