Feature Profile & Selenographic Data
- Feature type
- mons
- Coordinates
- 43.64° S · 153.37° W
- Diameter
- 114 km
- IAU approval
- 2024/08/06 00:00:00
- LAC quadrangle
- LAC-121 · Apollo
Geological Chronicle
Mons Song is a prominent lunar mountain massif spanning a diameter of 114 kilometers. The elevation forms a major topographic feature in the surrounding highlands within the Apollo region.
The mountain represents elevated crustal material associated with regional impact basin sculpting. The feature is cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at latitude -43.64° and longitude -153.37°.
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 Song Shan, in Henan, China.
Name Origin
Named from terrestrial Mount Song Shan, in Henan, China.