Lowell is a

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that lies just beyond the western limb of the

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. It is embedded within the northwestern part of the

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mountain ring of the

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impact basin. This portion of the Moon's

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is sometimes brought into view of the Earth during periods of favorable libration and lighting, although it is only seen from the edge. The crater is circular in outline, with a well-defined edge. A small crater lies along the edge of the eastern rim. The inner wall is wider along the western side, and there are some

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structures. In the middle of the crater is a central peak on the interior floor.

Satellite craters

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By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Lowell.

References

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