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Daniell crater from Chang'E 2

Daniell crater from Chang'E 2
Daniell crater from Chang'E 2 Crater Daniell is located in the southern half of Lacus Somniorum, at 31.6E, 35.18N. The diameter of the crater is 29 kilometers. This image was taken by Chang'E-2 on October 23, 2010 from the altitude of 100 kilometers above of the lunar surface. It is interesting that the crack in the floor of the crater is very similar to the ancient Chinese word, Moon.