Lunar Impact Crater

The Crater Nicholson

Nicholson is a lunar impact crater spanning 38.08 kilometers across the Moon.

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Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type: crater
Coordinates: 26.22° S · 85.21° W
Diameter: 38.08 km
IAU approval: 1970/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle: LAC-91 · Eichstadt

Geological Chronicle

Nicholson is a lunar impact crater located at the western limb. The formation spans an official diameter of 38.08 kilometers.

In this position it is subject to libration, which can limit observation. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-91.

Chronology & Exploration

IAU Name Adopted
The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Seth Barnes; American astronomer (1891-1963).
Wikipedia (en) — Nicholson (lunar crater)

Name Origin

Seth Barnes; American astronomer (1891-1963).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Nicholson in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.

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