Guang Han Gong

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

landing

Coordinates

44.12° N · 19.51° W

Diameter

0.08 km

IAU approval

2015/10/05 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-24 · Sinus Iridum

Geological Chronicle

Guang Han Gong is an official lunar surface feature spanning an approximate extent of 0.08 kilometers. Situated within the Sinus Iridum quadrangle (LAC-24), 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 44.1184° latitude and -19.5123° longitude, documented under the record: Moon palace where Chang-E and Yutu lived in Chinese mythology; Chang’e-3 landing site.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Feature Named

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Guang Han Gong.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Moon palace where Chang-E and Yutu lived in Chinese mythology; Chang’e-3 landing site.
• Wikipedia (en) — Guang Han Gong

Name Origin

Moon palace where Chang-E and Yutu lived in Chinese mythology; Chang’e-3 landing site.