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Burckhardt is a lunar
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that is located in the northeast part of the
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. It was named by the
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in 1935. Burckhardt lies across two slightly smaller craters on opposite sides, producing a triple-crater formation. Burckhardt E is overlaid by the southwest quadrant of Burckhardt, while Burckhardt F is overlaid by the northwest quadrant. The rim of Burckhardt is generally circular but somewhat irregular in form. There is a central rise near the midpoint of the crater floor. Burckhardt lies between the craters
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just to the north and
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to the south.


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 Burckhardt.


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External links

* Impact craters on the Moon {{Craters on the Moon: A–B