Craterra

Lunar Impact Crater

The Crater Mallet

Mallet is a lunar impact crater spanning 58.92 kilometers across the Moon.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
crater
Coordinates
45.41° S · 54.05° E
Diameter
58.92 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-114 · Rheita

Geological Chronicle

Mallet is a crater on the near side of the Moon. The formation spans an official diameter of 58.92 kilometers.

It is located next to the linear valley named Vallis Rheita, in the rugged southeastern quadrant. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-114.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Name Adopted

    The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Robert; Irish seismologist, engineer (1810-1881).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Mallet in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.