Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Malapert

Malapert 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
85.00° S · 11.40° E
Diameter
72.38457 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-144 · Amundsen

Name origin

Charles; Belgian astronomer, mathematician, philosopher (1581-1630).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Malapert in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.