Van Biesbroeck (crater)

Van Biesbroeck
Van Biesbroeck crater lies across the southern rim of Krieger crater. Southeast of Krieger are the small craters Rocco and Ruth (5 km and 3 km in diameter). Apollo 15 photo.
Coordinates28°46′N 45°35′W / 28.77°N 45.59°W / 28.77; -45.59
Diameter9.08 km (5.64 mi)
Depthunknown
Colongitude46° at sunrise
EponymGeorge A. Van Biesbroeck

Van Biesbroeck is a small lunar impact crater that interrupts the southern rim of the lava-flooded crater Krieger, in the Oceanus Procellarum. The crater is circular and symmetrical, with sloping inner walls that run down to a small interior floor. Van Biesbroeck was designated Krieger B before the IAU gave it a unique name in 1976.

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