Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Aratus

Aratus is an officially adopted crater, craters on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Crater, craters
Coordinates
23.58° N · 4.51° E
Diameter
10.233043 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-41 · Montes Apenninus

Name origin

Aratus of Soli; Greek astronomer (c. 310-240/239 B.C.).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Aratus in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.