Aldrin (Moon)

Named after Edwin Eugene, Jr. ("Buzz") Aldrin - American astronaut (1930-Live).

Aldrin is a tiny impact crater located on the southern part of the Mare Tranquillitatis, to the east of Sabine. It is located about 50 kilometers to the northwest of the Apollo 11 landing site. About 30 kilometers to the east is the landing site of the Surveyor 5 lunar probe. This crater was previously identified as Sabine B before being named by the IAU. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On the Moon they are named after deceased scientists, polar explorers, astronauts or cosmonauts.

NW 68 km

Arago B

MRV
1 Hour 4 Minutes
Walking
1 Day 7 Hours

N 72 km

Arago C

MRV
1 Hour 7 Minutes
Walking
1 Day 8 Hours

NE 248 km

Maskelyne M

MRV
3 Hours 52 Minutes
Walking
4 Days 16 Hours

W 61 km

Sabine(last)

Walking
1 Day 3 Hours

Aldrin

1.41° N 22.09° E

E 49 km

Collins

Walking
22 Hours 21 Minutes

SW 70 km

Hypatia E

MRV
1 Hour 6 Minutes
Walking
1 Day 8 Hours

S 53 km

Rimae Hypatia

Walking
24 Hours 13 Minutes

SE 46 km

Statio Tranquillitatis(next)

Walking
21 Hours 12 Minutes

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