Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Lexell

Lexell 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
35.78° S · 4.27° W
Diameter
63.702847 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-112 · Tycho

Name origin

Anders Johan; Swedish-Russian mathematician, astronomer (1740-1784).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Lexell in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.