Diophantus is a lunar impact crater that lies in the southwestern part of the Mare Imbrium.
It was named after ancient Greek mathematician Diophantus.
It forms a pair with the larger crater Delisle to the north.
Diophantus has a wide inner wall and a low central rise.
To the north of Diophantus is the sinuous rille designated Rima Diophantus, named after the crater.
Diophantus C lies near the exterior of the southwest wall.
Diophantus is a lunar impact crater that lies in the southwestern part of the Mare Imbrium. It was named after ancient Greek mathematician Diophantus. It forms a pair with the larger crater Delisle to the north. Diophantus has a wide inner wall and a low central rise. To the north of Diophantus is the sinuous rille designated Rima Diophantus, named after the crater. Diophantus C lies near the exterior of the southwest wall.
Diophantus (crater)