Alhazen is alunarimpact crater that lies near the eastern limb of theMoon's near side. Just to the south-southeast is the craterHansen, and to the west is theMare Crisium. The rim of Alhazen is nearly circular, but appears highly oblong when viewed from theEarth due to foreshortening. The inner walls and the crater floor are rugged and irregular. A low ridge joins the south rim of Alhazen with the nearby Hansen. The crater is named after theArab Muslim scientist,Ibn al-Haytham.[1]
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