Craterra

Lunar Impact Crater

The Crater Katchalsky

Katchalsky is a lunar impact crater spanning 32.3 kilometers across the Moon.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
crater
Coordinates
5.91° N · 116.07° E
Diameter
32.3 km
IAU approval
1973/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-65 · Ostwald

Geological Chronicle

Katchalsky is a crater that lies on the far side of the Moon. The formation spans an official diameter of 32.3 kilometers.

It was named after scientist Aharon Katzir-Katchalsky. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-65.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Name Adopted

    The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Katzir-Katchalsky, Aharon; Polish-Israeli chemist (1914-1972).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Katchalsky in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.