Poncelet is the remains of a lunar impact crater that is located near the northern limb of the Moon. It lies to the east-northeast of the crater Pascal and northwest of Anaximenes. Like the latter formation, Poncelet is a worn, eroded formation with an interior that has been flooded, either with lava or possibly ejecta. The outer rim is a low, circular ridge with a narrow break to the south and a wider breach to the northeast. The interior floor is pock-marked with many tiny craterlets, the most notable of which is Poncelet H, located just to the southeast of the midpoint.
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| Coordinates | 75°48′N 54°06′W / 75.8°N 54.1°W |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 69 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 57° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Jean V. Poncelet |
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 Poncelet.
| Poncelet | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 79.5° N | 74.7° W | 31 km |
| B | 78.6° N | 62.3° W | 32 km |
| C | 77.4° N | 73.7° W | 67 km |
| D | 77.7° N | 70.0° W | 23 km |
| H | 75.7° N | 55.2° W | 7 km |
| P | 80.6° N | 61.1° W | 15 km |
| Q | 79.9° N | 59.9° W | 14 km |
| R | 79.3° N | 57.3° W | 10 km |
| S | 78.7° N | 56.2° W | 10 km |
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