The Crater Carlos

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

24.91° N · 2.28° E

Diameter

4.67 km

IAU approval

1976/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-41 · Montes Apenninus

Geological Chronicle

Carlos is an impact crater measuring 4.67 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.

The formation is situated in the Montes Apenninus quadrangle (LAC-41). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates Spanish male name.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Approved

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Carlos.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Spanish male name.
• Wikipedia (en) — Carlos (crater)

Name Origin

Spanish male name.