Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Plinius

Plinius 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
15.36° N · 23.61° E
Diameter
41.312523 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-60 · Julius Caesar

Name origin

Gaius Plinius Secundus (The Elder); Roman natural scientist (23-79).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Plinius in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.