Weinek D (Moon)

Satellite Feature of Weinek

Named after Ladislaus Weinek - Czechoslovakian astronomer (1848-1913).

Weinek is a small lunar crater that is located in the southeastern part , to the south of the Mare Nectaris. It lies about one crater diameter to the east-northeast of the prominent Piccolomini. To the southeast is Neander. The outer rim of this formation has undergone some wear, but the general circular form is still distinct. (wikipedia entry)