Sniadecki is a

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on the

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. This is a circular, bowl-shaped feature that is not overlain by any significant impacts. However the larger satellite crater Sniadecki Q is attached to the southwestern outer rim and has disrupted the rim edge somewhat. There is also a small crater attached to the western outer rim. To the northeast of Sniadecki is a small

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feature that has been designated

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. To the northwest of Sniadecki is the crater Bok.

Satellite craters

By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Sniadecki.

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Satellite craters

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