Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Franklin

Franklin is an officially adopted crater, craters on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Crater, craters
Coordinates
38.73° N · 47.64° E
Diameter
55.920406 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-27 · Geminus

Name origin

Benjamin; American inventor (1706-1790).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Franklin in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.