Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Helicon

Helicon 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
40.43° N · 23.11° W
Diameter
23.736292 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-24 · Sinus Iridum

Name origin

Greek astronomer, mathematician (fl. c. 361 B.C.).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Helicon in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.