Craterra

Lunar Impact Crater

The Crater Vega

Vega is a lunar impact crater spanning 73.51 kilometers across the Moon.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
crater
Coordinates
45.41° S · 63.27° E
Diameter
73.51 km
IAU approval
1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-115 · Furnerius

Geological Chronicle

Vega is an eroded lunar impact crater that is located in the southeastern part of the Moon. The formation spans an official diameter of 73.51 kilometers.

It lies on the near side and so can be viewed from the Earth. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-115.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Name Adopted

    The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Georg Freiherr von; Slovenian-born German mathematician (1754-1802).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Vega in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.