crater

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The massive crater, which resembles a bullseye, had been photographed before by orbiting cameras.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

It shows the Orientale basin, a huge crater on the far side of the Moon, which has a thicker crust and many more impact craters.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

As the crater cools and fills with water, it can develop into a hot, mineral-rich system similar to deep-sea vents.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Athena ended up in a frigid crater and tipped over, leaving its solar batteries unable to charge.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It had blasted this crater in the ground.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis