Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Slipher

Slipher is an officially adopted crater, craters on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Crater, craters
Coordinates
49.28° N · 160.27° E
Diameter
74.64596 km
IAU approval
1970/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-18 · D'Alembert

Name origin

Earl Charles; American astronomer (1883-1964); Vesto Melvin; American astronomer (1875-1969).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Slipher in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.