As a consequence, even though it is roughly circular in outline, it appears oval due to foreshortening.

Attached to the southeast rim is the remains of another lava-flooded formation, Eddington.

The rim of Struve is heavily worn and irregular, with several gaps connecting to the surrounding mare.

It resembles little more than a circular mountain range, climbing to a maximum height of 1.7 km.

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