Geological Chronicle
Boguslawsky lies near the southern lunar limb, northwest of the slightly larger crater Demonax and southwest of the concentric crater Boussingault. Because of its location, it appears very oblong due to foreshortening.
The formation dates to the Pre-Nectarian period. Its inner walls are broad and relatively featureless, sloping down to a level, flooded floor described as relatively featureless. The rim is somewhat worn and relatively low above the surrounding surface. Boguslawsky D crosses the eastern rim. Despite its southern polar location, no part of the crater is permanently shadowed.
The crater was named after German astronomer Palm Heinrich Ludwig von Boguslawski (1789–1851). German astronomer J. H. von Mädler incorporated the name into lunar nomenclature during the 19th century. The International Astronomical Union formally adopted the designation in 1935.
The Roscosmos Luna 25 lander was planned to land near Boguslawsky. It launched on 10 August 2023 and entered lunar orbit six days later. Communications were lost on August 19.