The Crater Guthnick

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

47.76° S · 94.04° W

Diameter

37.03 km

IAU approval

1970/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-123 · Rydberg

Geological Chronicle

Guthnick is a lunar impact crater that lies on the far side of the Moon's surface from the Earth. The formation spans an official diameter of 37.03 kilometers.

However, it is located in the part of the far side that is sometimes brought into sight of the Earth due to libration, although it can only be seen at a low angle and during favorable lighting conditions. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-123.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Adopted

   The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Paul; German astronomer (1879-1947).
• Wikipedia (en) — Guthnick (crater)

Name Origin

Paul; German astronomer (1879-1947).