Craterra

King Crater / LAC-65

Mons André: A Lunar Mountain in King Crater

Positioned inside King Crater, this 10.52-kilometer lunar mountain bears a name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
mons
Coordinates
5.18° N · 120.56° E
Diameter
10.52 km
IAU approval
1976/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-65 · Ostwald

Geological Chronicle

Mons André is a lunar mountain measuring 10.52 kilometers in diameter, located inside King Crater. Positioned at coordinates 5.18° N, 120.56° E in the Ostwald (LAC-65) quadrangle, it lies directly west of Mons Ardeshir.

The International Astronomical Union officially assigned the feature's name in 1976, deriving it from the French male name André.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. 1976 IAU Name Adoption

    The International Astronomical Union officially adopted the name Mons André, originating from the French male name André.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

French male name.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Mons André in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.