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IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Promontorium Kelvin

Promontorium Kelvin 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
26.95° S · 33.45° W
Diameter
45.00642 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-93 · Mare Humorum

Name origin

William Thomson, Lord Kelvin; Scottish natural philosopher (1824-1907).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Promontorium Kelvin in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.