The Crater Ruth

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

28.71° N · 45.06° W

Diameter

3.08 km

IAU approval

1976/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-39 · Aristarchus

Geological Chronicle

Ruth is an impact crater measuring 3.08 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.

The formation is situated in the Aristarchus quadrangle (LAC-39). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates Hebrew female name.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Approved

   The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Ruth.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Hebrew female name.
• Wikipedia (en) — Ruth (crater)

Name Origin

Hebrew female name.