Feature Profile & Selenographic Data
- Feature type
- mons
- Coordinates
- 85.46° S · 118.06° W
- Diameter
- 67 km
- IAU approval
- 2025/03/17 00:00:00
- LAC quadrangle
- LAC-144 · Amundsen
Geological Chronicle
Mons Kocher is a prominent lunar mountain massif spanning a diameter of 67 kilometers. The elevation forms a major topographic feature in the surrounding highlands within the Amundsen region.
The mountain represents elevated crustal material associated with regional impact basin sculpting. The feature is cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at latitude -85.46° and longitude -118.06°.
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
— Emil Theodor; Swiss surgeon, Nobel Prize winner 1909 (1841-1917).
Name Origin
Emil Theodor; Swiss surgeon, Nobel Prize winner 1909 (1841-1917).