Craterra

Lunar Far Side

Lundmark Crater

An eroded Pre-Nectarian crater spanning 103.44 kilometers southwest of Mare Ingenii on the Moon's far side.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
crater
Coordinates
38.87° S · 152.56° E
Diameter
103.44 km
IAU approval
1970/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-118 · Jules Verne
Geological Period
Pre-Nectarian

Geological Chronicle

Lundmark is an eroded crater on the far side of the Moon, measuring 103.44 kilometers in diameter. It lies to the southwest of Mare Ingenii, one of the rare mare areas on the far side. The flooded crater Jules Verne is located to the northwest, while the crater Koch is nearly attached to Lundmark's southwestern outer rim. The feature is named for Swedish astronomer Knut Emil Lundmark.

On the lunar geologic timescale, Lundmark dates to the Pre-Nectarian period. The formation is heavily worn and damaged, marked by smaller craters along its sides and interior. The satellite crater Lundmark B overlies the north-northeastern rim, and Lundmark D lies across the eastern rim. A cluster of small craterlets sits in the southeastern interior floor, with another grouping of craters in the uneven terrain between Lundmark and Koch.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. Pre-Nectarian Crater Formation

    Lundmark dates to the Pre-Nectarian period on the lunar geologic timescale.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Knut Emil; Swedish astronomer (1889-1958).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Lundmark in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.