Craterra

Lunar Crater Chain

The Catena Timocharis Alignment

Catena Timocharis forms a linear crater chain spanning 48.37 kilometers across the lunar terrain.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
catena
Coordinates
29.09° N · 13.21° W
Diameter
48.37 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-40 · Timocharis

Geological Chronicle

Catena Timocharis is a distinctive crater chain on the Moon, extending across 48.37 kilometers of the lunar surface. The feature forms a well-defined linear alignment of pits and depressions cutting through the local crustal terrain.

Geological studies indicate the crater chain consists of coalesced impact craters produced by secondary ballistic ejecta. It is officially cataloged in the IAU Gazetteer within quadrangle LAC-40.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Name Cataloged

    The International Astronomical Union catalogs the feature name.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Catena Timocharis in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.