The Crater Mädler

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

11.04° S · 29.76° E

Diameter

27.58 km

IAU approval

1935/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-78 · Theophilus

Geological Chronicle

Mädler is a lunar impact crater located on the mare that joins Sinus Asperitatis in the north to Mare Nectaris to the southeast. The formation spans an official diameter of 27.58 kilometers.

To the west is the prominent crater Theophilus, and Mädler lies amidst the outer rampart. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-78.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Adopted

   The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Johann Heinrich; German astronomer (1794-1874).
• Wikipedia (en) — Mädler (lunar crater)

Name Origin

Johann Heinrich; German astronomer (1794-1874).