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Apollo Landing Feature

South Massif

South Massif is a lunar surface landmark in the Macrobius quadrangle, cataloged from human exploration of the Moon.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
landing
Coordinates
19.91° N · 30.35° E
Diameter
18.29 km
IAU approval
1973/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-43 · Macrobius

Geological Chronicle

South Massif is an official lunar surface feature spanning an approximate extent of 18.29 kilometers. Situated within the Macrobius quadrangle (LAC-43), the site reflects detailed orbital and surface exploration by the Apollo lunar missions.

The location is cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 19.9087° latitude and 30.3545° longitude, documented under the record: Astronaut named feature, Apollo 17 site.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs South Massif.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Astronaut named feature, Apollo 17 site.

Interactive Lunar Surface

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