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IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Sinus Asperitatis

Sinus Asperitatis is an officially adopted sinus, sinūs on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Sinus, sinūs
Coordinates
5.41° S · 27.49° E
Diameter
219.13863 km
IAU approval
1976/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-78 · Theophilus

Name origin

"Bay of Roughness."

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Sinus Asperitatis in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.