Nearby Craters
Two tiny craters next to the eastern rim have been designated Rocco and Ruth. Rocco was previously designated as Krieger D before being named by the IAU.
| Crater | Longitude | Latitude | Diameter | Name source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco | 28.9° N | 45.0° W | 5 km | Italian masculine name |
| Ruth | 28.7° N | 45.1° W | 3 km | Jewish feminine name |
The nearby surface to the southwest contains a number of rilles belonging to the Rimae Aristarchus and Rimae Prinz rille systems. Further to the east-southeast are the Montes Harbinger mountains.
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