The Crater Louise

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

28.49° N · 34.20° W

Diameter

0.64 km

IAU approval

1979/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-39 · Aristarchus

Geological Chronicle

Louise is an impact crater measuring 0.64 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.

The formation is situated in the Aristarchus quadrangle (LAC-39). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates French female name.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Approved

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Louise.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — French female name.
• Wikipedia (en) — Louise (crater)

Name Origin

French female name.