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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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Clavius
Clavius is a substantial impact crater located on the southern hemisphere of the Moon. It measures approximately 225 kilometers in diameter making it one of the largest features formed by impacts on the lunar surface. The crater’s interior displays a prominent series of smaller craters, a characteristic feature observed in large impact basins. Scientists study Clavius to understand processes relat...
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