Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Smithson

Smithson 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
2.38° N · 53.64° E
Diameter
6.0446286 km
IAU approval
1976/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-62 · Mare Undarum

Name origin

James; British chemist, mineralogist (1765-1829).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Smithson in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.