McLaughlin (Moon)

Named after Dean Benjamin McLaughlin - American astronomer (1901-1965).

McLaughlin is 90.92 km deep. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has found evidence that the water came from beneath the surface. McLaughlin Crater, one of the deepest craters on Mars, contains Mg-Fe clays and carbonates that probably formed in a groundwater-fed alkaline lake. (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 121 km

Chapman D

MRV
1 Hour 53 Minutes
Walking
2 Days 7 Hours

N 62 km

Paneth(next)

Walking
1 Day 4 Hours

NE 31 km

McLaughlin C

Walking
14 Hours 20 Minutes

W 126 km

McLaughlin U

MRV
1 Hour 58 Minutes
Walking
2 Days 9 Hours

McLaughlin

47.01° N 267.17° E

E 132 km

Gerard J

MRV
2 Hours 3 Minutes
Walking
2 Days 12 Hours

SW 55 km

McLaughlin P

Walking
1 Day 1 Hour

S 59 km

Nernst(last)

Walking
1 Day 2 Hours

SE 91 km

Bunsen C

MRV
1 Hour 25 Minutes
Walking
1 Day 17 Hours

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