The Crater Michael

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

25.05° N · 0.21° E

Diameter

3.46 km

IAU approval

1976/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-41 · Montes Apenninus

Geological Chronicle

Michael is an impact crater measuring 3.46 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.

The formation is situated in the Montes Apenninus quadrangle (LAC-41). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates English male name.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Approved

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Michael.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — English male name.
• Wikipedia (en) — Michael (crater)

Name Origin

English male name.