Coordinates | 6°12′N 45°54′E / 6.2°N 45.9°E |
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Diameter | 11 km |
Colongitude | 314° at sunrise |
Eponym | Robert C. Cameron |
Cameron is a small lunar impact crater that lies across the northwest rim of the crater Taruntius. It was named after American astronomer Robert Curry Cameron, [1] by his wife, lunar specialist Winifred Cameron. [2] This formation is circular and cup-shaped, with no particular distinguishing features. It was previously designated Taruntius C.
Coordinates | 6°12′N 45°54′E / 6.2°N 45.9°E |
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Diameter | 11 km |
Colongitude | 314° at sunrise |
Eponym | Robert C. Cameron |
Cameron is a small lunar impact crater that lies across the northwest rim of the crater Taruntius. It was named after American astronomer Robert Curry Cameron, [1] by his wife, lunar specialist Winifred Cameron. [2] This formation is circular and cup-shaped, with no particular distinguishing features. It was previously designated Taruntius C.