Emory Crater in the Taurus–Littrow Valley

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

landing

Coordinates

20.12° N · 30.78° E

Diameter

0.55 km

IAU approval

1973/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-43 · Macrobius

Geological Chronicle

Emory is a lunar crater measuring 0.55 kilometers in diameter within the Taurus–Littrow valley. In 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt landed north of the feature, though their surface traverses did not include a visit to the crater.

Located south of Steno crater and Geology Station 1, Emory sits with Mackin and Hess craters positioned to its southwest. The Apollo 17 crew named the crater after surveyor and explorer William H. Emory, and the designation was approved in 1973.

Chronology & Exploration

1. 1972 Apollo 17 Mission

   Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt land north of Emory crater during the Apollo 17 mission.

2. 1973 Name Approval

   The name Emory is approved for the crater.

Scientific Sources & References

• USGS Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Official IAU feature entry
• Wikipedia: Emory (crater) — English Wikipedia article for Emory crater

Name Origin

Astronaut-named feature, Apollo 17 site.