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IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Mons Huygens

Mons Huygens is an officially adopted mons, montes on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Mons, montes
Coordinates
19.92° N · 2.86° W
Diameter
41.967762 km
IAU approval
1961/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-41 · Montes Apenninus

Name origin

Christiaan; Dutch astronomer, mathematician, physicist (1629-1695).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Mons Huygens in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.