The Crater Galimov

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

64.30° S · 126.53° W

Diameter

33 km

IAU approval

2024/06/04 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-142 · Zeeman

Geological Chronicle

Galimov is an impact crater measuring 33 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.

The formation is situated in the Zeeman quadrangle (LAC-142). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates Erik; Russian geochemist (1936-2020).

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Approved

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Galimov.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Erik; Russian geochemist (1936-2020).
• Wikipedia (en) — Galimov (crater)

Name Origin

Erik; Russian geochemist (1936-2020).