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Arzachel

Crater on the Moon

Crater on the Moon

Feature onThe Moon
Feature typeCrater
QuadrangleLQ-19
Lunar coordinates18° S, 2° W
DimensionsDiameter 96km; depth 3,600m
NotesOne of a line of three prominent craters, collectively known as the Ptolemaeus trium, running southwards in the southwestern quadrant of the Moon's visible face. Arzachel is the southernmost and smallest of the three craters, but it is also the deepest, with terraced crater walls and a distinct central peak.

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