Lunar Impact Crater

The Crater Watt

Watt is a lunar impact crater spanning 66.54 kilometers across the Moon.

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Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type: crater
Coordinates: 49.60° S · 48.48° E
Diameter: 66.54 km
IAU approval: 1935/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle: LAC-128 · Biela

Geological Chronicle

Watt is a lunar impact crater that is located in the southeastern part of the Moon. The formation spans an official diameter of 66.54 kilometers.

It was named after Scottish inventor James Watt. It is recorded in the IAU Gazetteer under quadrangle LAC-128.

Chronology & Exploration

IAU Name Adopted
The International Astronomical Union officially approves the crater name.

Scientific Sources & References

IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — James; Scottish inventor (1736-1819).
Wikipedia (en) — Watt (crater)

Name Origin

James; Scottish inventor (1736-1819).

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Watt in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.

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