The Crater Scobee

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

crater

Coordinates

31.36° S · 149.64° W

Diameter

41.53 km

IAU approval

1988/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-106 · Lodygin

Geological Chronicle

Scobee is a lunar impact crater that lies within the northeastern part of the huge walled plain called Apollo, just outside the inner mountain ring of that feature. The formation spans an official diameter of 41.53 kilometers.

Scobee is located due south of the crater Barringer, itself along the edge of the outer rim. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-106.

Chronology & Exploration

1. IAU Name Adopted

   The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Francis Richard "Dick"; member of the Challenger crew (1939-1986).
• Wikipedia (en) — Scobee (crater)

Name Origin

Francis Richard "Dick"; member of the Challenger crew (1939-1986).