Hayford is a lunar impact crater on the Moon's far side. It is a relatively isolated feature with the nearest named crater being Krasovskiy, some 300 km due south. Hayford has a well-defined edge that is not significantly eroded. The inner walls slope directly down to the floor, with little slumping or terrace formation. The interior floor is relatively featureless.
 Lunar Orbiter 2 image | |
| Coordinates | 12°42′N 176°24′W / 12.7°N 176.4°W |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 177° at sunrise |
| Eponym | John F. Hayford |
Satellite craters
editBy convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Hayford.
| Hayford | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 13.5° N | 172.1° W | 21 km |
| K | 9.6° N | 174.2° W | 26 km |
| L | 8.2° N | 175.9° W | 16 km |
| P | 11.1° N | 177.6° W | 21 km |
| T | 13.3° N | 179.5° E | 31 km |
| U | 14.0° N | 179.9° E | 21 km |
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