Craterra

Lunar Impact Crater

The Crater Haidinger

Haidinger is a lunar impact crater spanning 21.33 kilometers across the Moon.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
crater
Coordinates
39.18° S · 25.14° W
Diameter
21.33 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-111 · Wilhelm

Geological Chronicle

Haidinger is a lunar impact crater that is located in the southwestern part of the Moon. The formation spans an official diameter of 21.33 kilometers.

It was named after Austrian geologist Wilhelm von Haidinger. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-111.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Name Adopted

    The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Wilhelm Karl von; Austrian geologist, physicist (1795-1871).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Haidinger in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.