Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Niepce

Niepce is an officially adopted crater, craters on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Crater, craters
Coordinates
72.20° N · 120.15° W
Diameter
59.687252 km
IAU approval
1970/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-9 · Brianchon

Name origin

Joseph-Nicéphore; French physicist, photographer (1765-1833). (Spelling changed from Niépce.)

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Niepce in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.