Bingham (crater)

Bingham (crater) is a lunar impact crater situated on the far side of the Moon, making it generally invisible from Earth. It is located in the northern hemisphere of the Moon, to the southwest of the larger lunar crater Campbell and to the west of the crater Wiener.

The crater has an approximate diameter of 37 kilometers and is named after Arthur William Bingham (1870–1925), an American astronomer known for his work in observing variable stars. The naming was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).

Bingham's rim is moderately eroded and irregular, indicating its age, with several smaller impact craters superimposed on its structure, particularly along the northern and southern edges. The interior floor of Bingham is relatively flat but contains minor irregularities and a few small craterlets, lacking a distinct central peak structure common in some larger craters. Its surroundings are characterized by a rugged, heavily cratered terrain typical of the lunar far side.

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