Feature Profile & Selenographic Data
- Feature type
- crater
- Coordinates
- 89.51° S · 84.61° W
- Diameter
- 13 km
- IAU approval
- 2021/09/30 00:00:00
- LAC quadrangle
- LAC-144 · Amundsen
Geological Chronicle
Spudis is an impact crater measuring 13 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.
The formation is situated in the Amundsen quadrangle (LAC-144). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates Paul D.; American planetary geologist (1952-2018).
Chronology & Exploration
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IAU
Name Approved
The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Spudis.
Scientific Sources & References
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IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
— Paul D.; American planetary geologist (1952-2018).
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Wikipedia (en)
— Spudis (crater)
Name Origin
Paul D.; American planetary geologist (1952-2018).