The Crater Helberg

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

22.63° N · 102.46° W

Diameter

61.93 km

IAU approval

1970/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-54 · Robertson

Geological Chronicle

Helberg is a lunar impact crater that is located just behind the western limb of the Moon, on the far side from the Earth. The formation spans an official diameter of 61.93 kilometers.

Due to libration this part of the surface is sometimes brought into view, and the crater is visible under suitable lighting conditions. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-54.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Adopted

   The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Robert J.; American aeronautical engineer (1906-1967).
• Wikipedia (en) — Helberg (crater)

Name Origin

Robert J.; American aeronautical engineer (1906-1967).