Shioli is a small lunar impact crater that is located within the much larger Cyrillus crater on the near side of the Moon. It is a young crater with a prominent ray system.
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| Coordinates | 13°20′S 25°14′E / 13.33°S 25.23°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 270 m |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Eponym | Japanese female given name |
The crater's name, after the Japanese female given name, was approved by the IAU on 12 August 2019.[1]
A point to the northwest of the crater was the landing site for the Japanese SLIM lander.[2][3][4]
References
edit- ^ Shioli Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
- ^ Moon Monday #144: On the most precise planetary landing attempt by SLIM, sprawling SLS rocket costs, and more, Jatan’s Space, SEP 11, 2023.
- ^ SLIM, JAXA website in Japanese
- ^ On the Way to Shioli Crater, LROC image team, Posted by Mark Robinson on November 07, 2023 18:51 UTC.