Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Gauss

Gauss 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
36.01° N · 79.08° E
Diameter
170.72302 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-28 · Gauss

Name origin

Karl Friedrich; German mathematician (1777-1855).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Gauss in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.