Craterra

Lunar Impact Crater

The Crater Feoktistov

Feoktistov is a lunar impact crater spanning 22.06 kilometers across the Moon.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
crater
Coordinates
30.73° N · 140.50° E
Diameter
22.06 km
IAU approval
1970/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-48 · Mare Moscoviense

Geological Chronicle

Feoktistov is a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. The formation spans an official diameter of 22.06 kilometers.

It lies in the northern hemisphere, to the northwest of the Mare Moscoviense. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-48.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Name Adopted

    The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Konstantin P.; Soviet cosmonaut (1926-2009).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Feoktistov in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.