Shioli (crater)

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Shioli
Shioli crater M1378641884LC.jpg
LRO image
Coordinates13°20′S 25°14′E / 13.33°S 25.23°E / -13.33; 25.23Coordinates: 13°20′S 25°14′E / 13.33°S 25.23°E / -13.33; 25.23
Diameter270 m
DepthUnknown
EponymJapanese female first name

Shioli is a small lunar impact crater that is located within the much larger Cyrillus crater on the near side of the Moon. It is a young crater with a prominent ray system.

The crater's name was approved by the IAU on 12 August 2019.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Shioli Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
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