It lies along the southern lunar limb, and so is viewed from the side by an observer on the Earth.

To the northwest is the crater Scott, a formation of similar dimensions that is named for another Antarctic explorer.

[1] The rim of Amundsen is slightly distended along the southern edge, and the terraced inner surface is wider at that point than elsewhere along the outer wall.

[2] Such areas could be high-priority target sites for future landed missions.

[3] By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Amundsen.