Feature Profile & Selenographic Data
- Feature type
- crater
- Coordinates
- 8.85° N · 31.60° E
- Diameter
- 11.67 km
- IAU approval
- 1935/01/01 00:00:00
- LAC quadrangle
- LAC-61 · Taruntius
Geological Chronicle
Sinas is a small lunar impact crater that lies in the eastern part of the Moon on the Mare Tranquillitatis. The formation spans an official diameter of 11.67 kilometers.
The feature is situated in the Taruntius quadrangle (LAC-61). It is officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 8.8511° latitude and 31.6001° longitude.
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
— Simon; Greek benefactor (1810-1876).
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Wikipedia (en)
— Sinas (crater)
Name Origin
Simon; Greek benefactor (1810-1876).