Gator

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

landing

Coordinates

8.95° S · 15.55° E

Diameter

0.85 km

IAU approval

1973/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-78 · Theophilus

Geological Chronicle

Gator is an official lunar surface feature spanning an approximate extent of 0.85 kilometers. Situated within the Theophilus quadrangle (LAC-78), the site reflects detailed orbital and surface exploration by the Apollo lunar missions.

The location is cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -8.945° latitude and 15.547° longitude, documented under the record: Astronaut-named feature, Apollo 16 site.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Feature Named

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Gator.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Astronaut-named feature, Apollo 16 site.
• Wikipedia (en) — Gator

Name Origin

Astronaut-named feature, Apollo 16 site.