The Crater Akis

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

20.01° N · 31.76° W

Diameter

2.28 km

IAU approval

1976/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-39 · Aristarchus

Geological Chronicle

Akis is an impact crater measuring 2.28 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.

The formation is situated in the Aristarchus quadrangle (LAC-39). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates Greek female name.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Approved

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Akis.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Greek female name.
• Wikipedia (en) — Akis (crater)

Name Origin

Greek female name.