Craterra

Lunar Impact Crater

The Crater Wargo

Wargo is a lunar impact crater spanning 13.9 kilometers across the Moon.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
crater
Coordinates
27.68° N · 148.62° W
Diameter
13.9 km
IAU approval
2017/07/25 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-52 · Joule

Geological Chronicle

Wargo is a lunar crater on the far side of the Moon. The formation spans an official diameter of 13.9 kilometers.

It is located to the south of Blazhko, and to the west of Joule. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-52.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Name Adopted

    The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Michael J.; American planetary scientist (1951 – 2013).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Wargo in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.