The Crater Henson

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

88.57° S · 130.63° W

Diameter

43 km

IAU approval

2021/09/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-144 · Amundsen

Geological Chronicle

Henson is an impact crater measuring 43 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.

The formation is situated in the Amundsen quadrangle (LAC-144). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates Matthew; American polar explorer (1866-1955).

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Approved

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Henson.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Matthew; American polar explorer (1866-1955).
• Wikipedia (en) — Henson (crater)

Name Origin

Matthew; American polar explorer (1866-1955).