Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Parsons

Parsons 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
37.25° N · 171.16° W
Diameter
41.12407 km
IAU approval
1970/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-33 · Schneller

Name origin

John "Jack" Whiteside; American rocketry scientist (1914-1952).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Parsons in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.