Pentland M (Moon)

Satellite Feature of Pentland

Named after Joseph Barclay Pentland - Irish geographer (1797-1873).

Pentland is a lunar impact crater that lies in the southern part , and appears foreshortened when viewed from the Earth. About one crater diameter to the southwest is the larger crater Curtius, and to the north-northwest lies Zach. The rim of this crater is somewhat worn, and it has a depression along the southern edge where it is attached to a small crater on the exterior. The inner wall retains some structure in places, and has a shelf along the northeast side. (wikipedia entry)