The Crater Ian

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

25.72° N · 0.39° W

Diameter

1.51 km

IAU approval

1976/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-41 · Montes Apenninus

Geological Chronicle

Ian is an impact crater measuring 1.51 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.

The formation is situated in the Montes Apenninus quadrangle (LAC-41). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates Scottish male name.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Approved

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Ian.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Scottish male name.
• Wikipedia (en) — Ian (crater)

Name Origin

Scottish male name.