Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Kies

Kies 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
26.31° S · 22.63° W
Diameter
45.541237 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-94 · Pitatus

Name origin

Johann; German mathematician, astronomer (1713-1781).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Kies in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.