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Alphonsus
Alphonsus is a large lunar impact crater approximately 119 kilometers in diameter, located in the central highlands south of Mare Imbrium. Its relatively flat floor contains dark halo craters, evidence of volcanic gas eruptions, making it a notable site for lunar geology studies. Alphonsus was the target of the Ranger 9 probe in 1965, which transmitted close-range images before impact.
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Arzachel
Arzachel is a prominent lunar impact crater located in the south-central highlands of the Moon, with a diameter of roughly 96 kilometers. It features steep, terraced walls and a well-defined central peak that is offset from the crater's center. The crater belongs to the Nectarian period and is part of a trio of large craters alongside Alphonsus and Ptolemaeus, visible through modest telescopes.
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