Feature Profile & Selenographic Data
- Feature type
- crater
- Coordinates
- 45.75° N · 40.22° W
- Diameter
- 37.61 km
- IAU approval
- 1935/01/01 00:00:00
- LAC quadrangle
- LAC-23 · Rümker
Geological Chronicle
Sharp is a lunar impact crater located to the west of the Sinus Iridum bay of the Mare Imbrium, beyond the Montes Jura range. The formation spans an official diameter of 37.61 kilometers.
To the southwest is the crater Mairan. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-23.
Chronology & Exploration
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IAU
Name Adopted
The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.
Scientific Sources & References
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IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
— Abraham; British astronomer, mathematician (1651-1742).
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Wikipedia (en)
— Sharp (crater)
Name Origin
Abraham; British astronomer, mathematician (1651-1742).