Satellite Feature

Descartes A

René; French mathematician, philosopher (1596-1650).

Center: 12.0821°S, 15.1935°E
Diameter: 14.25 km
LGRS cell: 25LEF
Full LGRS reference: 25LEF0110908961
Chart quadrangle: Theophilus
Nearest missions: Apollo 1695 km
SLIM300 km
Apollo 11460 km

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Name, position, and origin from the IAU/USGS Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.