Petrov A (Moon)

Satellite Feature of Petrov

Named after Evgenij Stepanovich Petrov - Soviet rocketry scientist (1900-1942).

Petrov is an impact crater along the southeastern limb. The crater is difficult to observe in this location, and visibility of this feature is affected by libration. The nearest crater of note is Chamberlin, just on the far side to the northeast. Somewhat farther to the west-southwest is Gill. (wikipedia entry)