Feature Profile & Selenographic Data
- Feature type
- mons
- Coordinates
- 42.56° N · 52.12° W
- Diameter
- 10.6 km
- IAU approval
- 2021/05/19 00:00:00
- LAC quadrangle
- LAC-23 · Rümker
Geological Chronicle
Mons Heng is a prominent lunar mountain massif spanning a diameter of 10.6 kilometers. The elevation forms a major topographic feature in the surrounding highlands within the Rümker region.
The mountain represents elevated crustal material associated with regional impact basin sculpting. The feature is cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at latitude 42.56° and longitude -52.12°.
Chronology & Exploration
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IAU
Name Designated
The International Astronomical Union officially designates the mountain.
Scientific Sources & References
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IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
— Named from terrestrial Mount Heng, in Hunan, China.
Name Origin
Named from terrestrial Mount Heng, in Hunan, China.