The Crater Marvin

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

89.13° S · 87.78° W

Diameter

4.6 km

IAU approval

2021/09/30 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-144 · Amundsen

Geological Chronicle

Marvin is an impact crater measuring 4.6 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.

The formation is situated in the Amundsen quadrangle (LAC-144). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates Ursula; American planetary geologist (1921-2018).

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Approved

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Marvin.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Ursula; American planetary geologist (1921-2018).
• Wikipedia (en) — Marvin (crater)

Name Origin

Ursula; American planetary geologist (1921-2018).