Hainzel R (Moon)

Satellite Feature of Hainzel

Named after Paul Hainzel - German astronomer (1527-1581).

Hainzel is the southern member of a trio of overlapping lunar craters. Hainzel forms the south portion of the grouping, and is overlain by Hainzel C to the northeast, and then by Hainzel A in the north. Hainzel A is the most intact and also the youngest of the cluster. (wikipedia entry)