Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Promontorium Heraclides

Promontorium Heraclides is an officially adopted promontorium, promontoria on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Promontorium, promontoria
Coordinates
40.60° N · 34.10° W
Diameter
50 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-24 · Sinus Iridum

Name origin

Ponticus; Greek astronomer (c. 388-310 B.C.).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Promontorium Heraclides in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.