9340 |
8 Homeward
|
8 Homeward |
Moon |
12.52 |
-12.02
|
97.09
|
-11.82
|
-12.23
|
97.30
|
96.88
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
United States
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-82
|
Approved
|
Oct 05, 2018
|
[483]
|
Crater visible in the iconic “Earthrise” colour photograph, taken aboard Apollo 8 by W. A. Anders on December 24, 1968, symbolizes the safe return to Earth of Apollo 8. The crater was previously designated Ganskiy (Hansky) M. |
The crater was previously designated Ganskiy (Hansky) M. |
Feb 05, 2019
|
9 |
Abbe
|
Abbe |
Moon |
63.98 |
-57.58
|
174.77
|
-56.52
|
-58.63
|
176.74
|
172.81
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-132
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Ernst Karl; German optician, physicist, astronomer (1840-1905). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
10 |
Abbot
|
Abbot |
Moon |
10.40 |
5.56
|
54.74
|
5.73
|
5.38
|
54.92
|
54.57
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-62
|
Approved
|
1973
|
-
|
Charles Greeley; American astrophysicist (1872-1973). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6774 |
[Abduh]
|
Abduh |
Moon |
0.00 |
14.70
|
39.00
|
14.70
|
14.70
|
39.00
|
39.00
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Africa
|
Egypt
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-61
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Mohammed; Egyptian writer (1849-1905). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The IAU-approved name for this feature is Lyell A. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
12 |
Abel
|
Abel |
Moon |
137.35 |
-34.63
|
85.78
|
-32.54
|
-36.77
|
88.21
|
83.43
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Norway
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-116
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[89]
|
Niels Henrik; Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
14 |
Abenezra
|
Abenezra |
Moon |
43.19 |
-20.99
|
11.89
|
-20.28
|
-21.71
|
12.65
|
11.13
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Spain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-96
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Abraham ben Meir Ibn Ezra; Spanish mathematician, astronomer (1092-1164/1167). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
16 |
Abetti
|
Abetti |
Moon |
1.60 |
20.11
|
27.82
|
20.14
|
20.09
|
27.84
|
27.79
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-42
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[68]
|
Antonio; Italian astronomer (1846-1928); Giorgio; Italian astronomer (1882-1982). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
23 |
Abulfeda
|
Abulfeda |
Moon |
62.23 |
-13.87
|
13.91
|
-12.84
|
-14.89
|
14.97
|
12.85
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Syria
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-78
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[59]
|
Ismail Ibn Abū al-Fidā; Syrian geographer (1273-1331). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
22 |
Abul Wáfa
|
Abul Wafa |
Moon |
54.18 |
0.96
|
116.63
|
1.86
|
0.07
|
117.52
|
115.74
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Persian
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-65
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Abū al-Wafā al-Būzajāni; Persian mathematician, astronomer (940-998). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
40 |
Acosta
|
Acosta |
Moon |
13.06 |
-5.65
|
60.14
|
-5.43
|
-5.86
|
60.36
|
59.92
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Portugal
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-80
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Cristobal; Portuguese doctor, natural historian (1515-1580). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
47 |
Adams
|
Adams |
Moon |
63.27 |
-31.89
|
68.39
|
-30.85
|
-32.93
|
69.62
|
67.16
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-98
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
John Couch; British astronomer (1819-1892); Charles Hitchcock; American astronomer (1868-1951); Walter Sydney; American astronomer (1876-1956). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
14523 |
Aepinus
|
Aepinus |
Moon |
16.74 |
87.96
|
-109.69
|
88.23
|
87.68
|
-101.91
|
-117.46
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-1
|
Approved
|
Jan 22, 2009
|
[68]
|
Franz Maria Ulrich Theodor Hoch; German-Russian astronomer (1724-1802). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
82 |
Agatharchides
|
Agatharchides |
Moon |
51.98 |
-19.85
|
-31.11
|
-19.00
|
-20.71
|
-30.20
|
-32.03
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-93
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[182]
|
Agatharchides of Cnidos; Greek geographer (c. 116 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
92 |
Agrippa
|
Agrippa |
Moon |
43.75 |
4.10
|
10.47
|
4.82
|
3.38
|
11.20
|
9.75
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek astronomer (unkn-fl. A.D. 92). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
113 |
Airy
|
Airy |
Moon |
38.90 |
-18.14
|
5.61
|
-17.50
|
-18.78
|
6.29
|
4.94
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-95
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
George Biddell; British astronomer (1801-1892). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
119 |
Aitken
|
Aitken |
Moon |
129.69 |
-16.44
|
172.96
|
-14.30
|
-18.58
|
175.19
|
170.73
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-104
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[59]
|
Robert Grant; American astronomer (1864-1951). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
133 |
Akis
|
Akis |
Moon |
2.28 |
20.01
|
-31.76
|
20.05
|
19.97
|
-31.72
|
-31.80
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-39
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Greek female name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
156 |
Alan
|
Alan |
Moon |
1.44 |
-10.93
|
-6.17
|
-10.91
|
-10.96
|
-6.15
|
-6.20
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Ireland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-77
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Irish male name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
145 |
Al-Bakri
|
Al Bakri |
Moon |
12.21 |
14.34
|
20.25
|
14.54
|
14.13
|
20.45
|
20.04
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Spain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[89]
|
Abū Ubayd Abdallāh Ibn abd al-Azīz Ibn Muhammad; Spanish-Arab geographer (1010-1094). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
162 |
Albategnius
|
Albategnius |
Moon |
130.84 |
-11.24
|
4.01
|
-9.09
|
-13.41
|
6.20
|
1.80
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Iraq
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-77
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[75]
|
Muhammed Ben Geber Al-Battānī; Arab astronomer, mathematician (c. 858-929). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
15003 |
Albert
|
Albert |
Moon |
0.10 |
38.32
|
-35.01
|
38.32
|
38.32
|
-35.01
|
-35.01
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-24
|
Approved
|
Jun 14, 2012
|
[276]
|
Male name of German origin (Lunokhod-1 landing site feature). |
None |
Mar 14, 2018
|
146 |
Al-Biruni
|
Al Biruni |
Moon |
80.41 |
18.07
|
92.62
|
19.40
|
16.75
|
94.01
|
91.22
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Persian
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-46
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Abū ar-Rayhān Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Birūnī; Persian astronomer, mathematician, geographer (973-1048). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
170 |
Alden
|
Alden |
Moon |
111.44 |
-23.51
|
111.11
|
-21.67
|
-25.35
|
113.12
|
109.11
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-101
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Harold Lee; American astronomer (1890-1964). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
171 |
Alder
|
Alder |
Moon |
82.12 |
-48.63
|
-177.88
|
-47.31
|
-49.94
|
-175.85
|
-179.92
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-132
|
Approved
|
1979
|
-
|
Kurt; German organic chemist; Nobel laureate (1902-1958). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
172 |
Aldrin
|
Aldrin |
Moon |
2.80 |
1.41
|
22.09
|
1.45
|
1.36
|
22.14
|
22.04
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[59]
|
Edwin Eugene, Jr. ("Buzz"); American astronaut (1930-Live). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
174 |
Alekhin
|
Alekhin |
Moon |
74.82 |
-67.94
|
-131.85
|
-66.71
|
-69.18
|
-128.57
|
-135.14
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-142
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Nikolaj Pavlovich; Soviet rocket designer, engineer (1913-1964). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
177 |
Alexander
|
Alexander |
Moon |
94.80 |
40.25
|
13.69
|
41.51
|
38.99
|
15.74
|
11.65
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-26
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Alexander the Great, of Macedon; Greek geographer (356-323 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
181 |
Alfraganus
|
Alfraganus |
Moon |
20.52 |
-5.42
|
18.97
|
-5.08
|
-5.76
|
19.31
|
18.63
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Persian
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-78
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Al-Fargani, Abu'l-'Abbās Ahmad Ibn Muhammad Ibn Kathīr; Persian astronomer (unkn-c. 840). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
183 |
Alhazen
|
Alhazen |
Moon |
34.65 |
15.91
|
71.83
|
16.49
|
15.34
|
72.42
|
71.23
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Iraq
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-63
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Abū Ali Al-Hasan Ibn Al Haitham; Iraqi mathematician (987-1038). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
185 |
Aliacensis
|
Aliacensis |
Moon |
79.65 |
-30.60
|
5.13
|
-29.28
|
-31.91
|
6.66
|
3.60
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-95
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
D'Ailly, Pierre; French geographer (1350-1420). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
149 |
Al-Khwarizmi
|
Al Khwarizmi |
Moon |
56.25 |
7.02
|
107.01
|
7.95
|
6.09
|
107.94
|
106.07
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Iraq
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-64
|
Approved
|
1973
|
-
|
Abū Ja'far Muhammad Ibn Mūsā; Iraqi mathematician (unkn-after 847). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
196 |
Almanon
|
Almanon |
Moon |
47.76 |
-16.85
|
15.14
|
-16.06
|
-17.63
|
15.96
|
14.31
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Persian
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-96
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Abdalla Al Mamun; Persian astronomer (786-833). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
150 |
Al-Marrakushi
|
Al Marrakushi |
Moon |
8.57 |
-10.45
|
55.77
|
-10.31
|
-10.59
|
55.91
|
55.63
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Africa
|
Morocco
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-80
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[175]
|
Abū `Ali al-Hasan Ibn `Ali al-Marrakushi; Moroccan astronomer, mathematician (fl. c. A.D. 1281/1282). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
199 |
Aloha
|
Aloha |
Moon |
2.55 |
29.79
|
-53.88
|
29.83
|
29.75
|
-53.83
|
-53.93
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Oceania
|
Hawaii
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-38
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Hawaiian female first name. |
None |
Oct 18, 2010
|
202 |
Alpetragius
|
Alpetragius |
Moon |
40.02 |
-16.05
|
-4.51
|
-15.39
|
-16.71
|
-3.82
|
-5.20
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Africa
|
Morocco
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-95
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Al-Bitrūjī Al-Ishbīlī, Abū Ishāq; Spanish astronomer (unkn-c. 1100). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
206 |
Alphonsus
|
Alphonsus |
Moon |
110.54 |
-13.39
|
-2.85
|
-11.57
|
-15.21
|
-0.97
|
-4.72
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Spain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-77
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Alfonso X (El Sabio); Spanish astronomer (1221-1284). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
208 |
Alter
|
Alter |
Moon |
64.73 |
18.74
|
-107.80
|
19.81
|
17.67
|
-106.67
|
-108.92
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-54
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Dinsmore; American astronomer, meteorologist (1888-1968). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
223 |
Ameghino
|
Ameghino |
Moon |
9.20 |
3.30
|
57.04
|
3.45
|
3.15
|
57.19
|
56.89
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
South and Central America
|
Argentina
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-62
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[68]
|
Fiorino (or Florentino); Argentine paleontologist and anthropologist (1854-1911). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
232 |
Amici
|
Amici |
Moon |
52.03 |
-10.06
|
-172.23
|
-9.21
|
-10.93
|
-171.35
|
-173.09
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-86
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Giovanni Battista; Italian astronomer, optician (1786-1863). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
236 |
Ammonius
|
Ammonius |
Moon |
8.55 |
-8.52
|
-0.83
|
-8.38
|
-8.66
|
-0.68
|
-0.97
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-77
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[89]
|
Greek philosopher (unkn.-c. A.D. 517-526). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
240 |
Amontons
|
Amontons |
Moon |
2.47 |
-5.34
|
46.78
|
-5.30
|
-5.38
|
46.82
|
46.74
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-79
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Guillaume; French physicist (1663-1705). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
247 |
Amundsen
|
Amundsen |
Moon |
103.39 |
-84.44
|
83.07
|
-82.85
|
-86.26
|
104.12
|
67.60
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Norway
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-144
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[68]
|
Roald Engelbregt Gravning; Norwegian explorer (1872-1928). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
252 |
Anaxagoras
|
Anaxagoras |
Moon |
51.90 |
73.48
|
-10.17
|
74.34
|
72.63
|
-7.15
|
-13.19
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-3
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek astronomer (500-428 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
254 |
Anaximander
|
Anaximander |
Moon |
68.71 |
66.97
|
-51.44
|
68.10
|
65.83
|
-48.54
|
-54.34
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-2
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek astronomer (c. 611-547 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
255 |
Anaximenes
|
Anaximenes |
Moon |
81.12 |
72.49
|
-44.98
|
73.82
|
71.15
|
-40.54
|
-49.42
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-2
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek astronomer (585-528 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
267 |
Anděl
|
Andel |
Moon |
32.93 |
-10.41
|
12.38
|
-9.87
|
-10.96
|
12.94
|
11.83
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Czechoslovakia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-78
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Karel; Czechoslovakian astronomer (1884-1948). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
259 |
Anders
|
Anders |
Moon |
41.33 |
-41.31
|
-143.30
|
-40.63
|
-42.00
|
-142.39
|
-144.21
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-121
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[139]
|
William Alison; American astronaut (1933-Live). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
11867 |
Anders' Earthrise
|
Anders Earthrise |
Moon |
40.15 |
-11.73
|
100.47
|
-11.07
|
-12.39
|
101.14
|
99.79
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
United States
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-82
|
Approved
|
Oct 05, 2018
|
[482]
|
Crater visible in the foreground of the iconic “Earthrise” colour photograph, taken aboard Apollo 8 by W. A. Anders on December 24, 1968, showing the Earth and part of the Moon’s surface. The crater was previously designated Pasteur T. |
The crater was previously designated Pasteur T. Labeled Voltaire on some LTO charts. |
Feb 05, 2019
|
260 |
Anderson
|
Anderson |
Moon |
105.33 |
15.50
|
170.79
|
17.24
|
13.76
|
172.60
|
168.99
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-68
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
John August; American astronomer (1876-1959). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
261 |
Andersson
|
Andersson |
Moon |
13.42 |
-49.95
|
-95.46
|
-49.73
|
-50.17
|
-95.12
|
-95.81
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-135
|
Approved
|
1985
|
-
|
Leif Erland; American astronomer (1943-1979). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
265 |
Andronov
|
Andronov |
Moon |
16.57 |
-22.68
|
146.11
|
-22.41
|
-22.95
|
146.40
|
145.81
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-102
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich; Soviet physicist (1901-1952). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
269 |
Ango
|
Ango |
Moon |
0.87 |
20.48
|
-32.34
|
20.49
|
20.46
|
-32.32
|
-32.35
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
-
|
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-39
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
African male name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
272 |
Angström
|
Angstrom |
Moon |
9.55 |
29.90
|
-41.67
|
30.05
|
29.74
|
-41.49
|
-41.85
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Sweden
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-39
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Anders Jonas; Swedish physicist (1814-1874). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
280 |
Ann
|
Ann |
Moon |
2.12 |
25.11
|
-0.05
|
25.13
|
25.09
|
-0.02
|
-0.09
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Hebrew
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Hebrew female name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
283 |
Annegrit
|
Annegrit |
Moon |
1.29 |
29.43
|
-25.64
|
29.45
|
29.41
|
-25.61
|
-25.66
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-40
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
German female name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
289 |
Ansgarius
|
Ansgarius |
Moon |
91.42 |
-12.92
|
79.72
|
-11.42
|
-14.43
|
81.27
|
78.18
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-81
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
St. Ansgar; German theologian (801-864). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
296 |
Antoniadi
|
Antoniadi |
Moon |
137.92 |
-69.30
|
-173.06
|
-67.03
|
-71.58
|
-166.63
|
-179.48
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-141
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[202]
|
Eugène Michael; Turkish-born French astronomer (1870-1944). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
304 |
Anuchin
|
Anuchin |
Moon |
62.14 |
-48.85
|
101.66
|
-47.84
|
-49.87
|
103.19
|
100.12
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-130
|
Approved
|
1979
|
[89]
|
Dimitrii Nikolaevich; Russian geographer (1843-1923). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
307 |
Anville
|
Anville |
Moon |
10.26 |
1.84
|
49.51
|
2.01
|
1.67
|
49.68
|
49.34
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-61
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon; French cartographer (1697-1782). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
320 |
Apianus
|
Apianus |
Moon |
63.44 |
-26.96
|
7.87
|
-25.92
|
-28.01
|
9.04
|
6.69
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-95
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Bienewitz, Peter; German mathematician, astronomer (1495-1552). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
326 |
Apollo
|
Apollo |
Moon |
524.23 |
-35.69
|
-151.48
|
-28.12
|
-44.19
|
-140.58
|
-162.07
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-121
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Named to honor Apollo missions. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
328 |
Apollonius
|
Apollonius |
Moon |
50.66 |
4.51
|
60.96
|
5.34
|
3.67
|
61.80
|
60.13
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-62
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[182]
|
Apollonius of Perga; Greek mathematician (c. 262-190 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
330 |
Appleton
|
Appleton |
Moon |
64.59 |
37.05
|
158.17
|
38.11
|
35.98
|
159.50
|
156.83
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
England
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-32
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Sir Edward Victor; British physicist; Nobel laureate (1892-1965). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
337 |
Arago
|
Arago |
Moon |
25.51 |
6.15
|
21.43
|
6.57
|
5.73
|
21.85
|
21.00
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Dominique Francois Jean; French astronomer (1786-1853). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
344 |
Aratus
|
Aratus |
Moon |
10.23 |
23.58
|
4.51
|
23.75
|
23.41
|
4.69
|
4.32
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Aratus of Soli; Greek astronomer (c. 310-240/239 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
350 |
Archimedes
|
Archimedes |
Moon |
81.04 |
29.72
|
-3.99
|
31.05
|
28.38
|
-2.45
|
-5.53
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek physicist, mathematician (c. 287-212 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
351 |
Archytas
|
Archytas |
Moon |
31.95 |
58.87
|
4.99
|
59.36
|
58.37
|
6.00
|
3.99
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-12
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek mathematician (428-347 B.C. ?). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
363 |
Argelander
|
Argelander |
Moon |
33.72 |
-16.55
|
5.80
|
-15.99
|
-17.11
|
6.38
|
5.22
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-95
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Friedrich Wilhelm August; German astronomer (1799-1875). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
373 |
Ariadaeus
|
Ariadaeus |
Moon |
10.40 |
4.55
|
17.28
|
4.73
|
4.38
|
17.45
|
17.10
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Babylon
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[182]
|
Philip III of Macedonia; chronologer (c. 358-317 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6784 |
[Ariosto]
|
Ariosto |
Moon |
0.00 |
-3.60
|
95.60
|
-3.60
|
-3.60
|
95.60
|
95.60
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-82
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Ludovico; Italian writer (1474-1533). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Hirayama C. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
380 |
Aristarchus
|
Aristarchus |
Moon |
39.99 |
23.73
|
-47.49
|
24.39
|
23.07
|
-46.77
|
-48.21
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-39
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek astronomer (310-230 B.C. ?). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
381 |
Aristillus
|
Aristillus |
Moon |
54.37 |
33.88
|
1.21
|
34.78
|
32.98
|
2.29
|
0.13
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-25
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek astronomer (fl. c. 280 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
382 |
Aristoteles
|
Aristoteles |
Moon |
87.57 |
50.24
|
17.32
|
51.69
|
48.80
|
19.58
|
15.06
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-13
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek astronomer, philosopher (383-322 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
385 |
Armiński
|
Arminski |
Moon |
26.76 |
-16.36
|
154.22
|
-15.92
|
-16.80
|
154.68
|
153.76
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Poland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-103
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Franciszek; Polish astronomer (1789-1848). (Spelling changed from Armínski.) |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
386 |
Armstrong
|
Armstrong |
Moon |
4.21 |
1.35
|
24.94
|
1.42
|
1.28
|
25.01
|
24.87
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[59]
|
Neil Alden; American astronaut (1930-2012). |
None |
Apr 21, 2015
|
387 |
Arnold
|
Arnold |
Moon |
93.13 |
66.98
|
35.83
|
68.53
|
65.46
|
39.88
|
32.01
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-4
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Christoph; German astronomer (1650-1695). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
391 |
Arrhenius
|
Arrhenius |
Moon |
40.93 |
-55.58
|
-91.45
|
-54.91
|
-56.26
|
-90.26
|
-92.65
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Sweden
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-135
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Svante August; Swedish chemist; Nobel laureate (1859-1927). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
398 |
Artamonov
|
Artamonov |
Moon |
62.45 |
25.44
|
103.79
|
26.47
|
24.41
|
104.93
|
102.64
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-46
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Nikolaj N.; Soviet rocket scientist (1906-1965). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
402 |
Artem'ev
|
Artem ev |
Moon |
66.39 |
10.40
|
-145.22
|
11.49
|
9.30
|
-144.11
|
-146.34
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-70
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[176]
|
Vladimir Andreevich; Soviet rocket scientist (1885-1962). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
399 |
Artemis
|
Artemis |
Moon |
2.28 |
25.03
|
-25.36
|
25.07
|
25.00
|
-25.31
|
-25.40
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-40
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Greek female first name. |
Origin information changed 6/30/2010. Previous origin information was "Greek Moon goddess." |
Oct 18, 2010
|
405 |
Artsimovich
|
Artsimovich |
Moon |
7.96 |
27.61
|
-36.63
|
27.74
|
27.48
|
-36.48
|
-36.78
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-39
|
Approved
|
1973
|
-
|
Lev Andreevich; Soviet physicist (1909-1973). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
411 |
Aryabhata
|
Aryabhata |
Moon |
21.89 |
6.20
|
35.17
|
6.56
|
5.84
|
35.54
|
34.81
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
India
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-61
|
Approved
|
1979
|
[89]
|
Aryabhata I; Indian astronomer, mathematician (476-c.550). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
412 |
Arzachel
|
Arzachel |
Moon |
96.99 |
-18.26
|
-1.93
|
-16.66
|
-19.86
|
-0.25
|
-3.61
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Spain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-95
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Al-Zarqālī; Spanish-Arabic astronomer (died 1100). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
413 |
Asada
|
Asada |
Moon |
12.37 |
7.25
|
49.90
|
7.45
|
7.04
|
50.11
|
49.70
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Japan
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-61
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Goryu; Japanese astronomer (1734-1799). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
414 |
Asclepi
|
Asclepi |
Moon |
40.56 |
-55.19
|
25.52
|
-54.52
|
-55.86
|
26.70
|
24.35
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-127
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Giuseppe Maria; Italian astronomer (1706-1776). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
422 |
Ashbrook
|
Ashbrook |
Moon |
157.68 |
-81.10
|
-110.58
|
-78.57
|
-83.77
|
-95.36
|
-129.75
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-144
|
Approved
|
1994
|
[331]
|
Joseph; American astronomer (1918-1980). |
Formerly Drygalski Q |
Mar 26, 2014
|
440 |
Aston
|
Aston |
Moon |
44.48 |
32.77
|
-87.68
|
33.50
|
32.03
|
-86.81
|
-88.56
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
England
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-36
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[89]
|
Francis William; British chemist, physicist; Nobel laureate (1877-1945). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
458 |
Atlas
|
Atlas |
Moon |
88.12 |
46.74
|
44.38
|
48.13
|
45.35
|
46.45
|
42.32
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-27
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Mythological Greek Titan. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
466 |
Atwood
|
Atwood |
Moon |
28.64 |
-5.88
|
57.78
|
-5.40
|
-6.35
|
58.25
|
57.30
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
England
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-80
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[68]
|
George; British mathematician, physicist (1746-1807). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6786 |
[Austen]
|
Austen |
Moon |
0.00 |
-9.00
|
93.55
|
-9.00
|
-9.00
|
93.55
|
93.55
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-82
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Jane; British author (1775-1817). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Hirayama M. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
493 |
Autolycus
|
Autolycus |
Moon |
38.88 |
30.68
|
1.49
|
31.32
|
30.03
|
2.23
|
0.74
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[182]
|
Autolycus of Pitane; Greek astronomer (fl. c. 310 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
495 |
Auwers
|
Auwers |
Moon |
19.64 |
15.00
|
17.12
|
15.32
|
14.67
|
17.45
|
16.78
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Georg Friedrich Julius Arthur; German astronomer (1838-1915). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
497 |
Auzout
|
Auzout |
Moon |
32.92 |
10.21
|
64.01
|
10.75
|
9.67
|
64.56
|
63.46
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-62
|
Approved
|
1961
|
-
|
Adrien; French astronomer, physicist (1622-1691). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
507 |
Avery
|
Avery |
Moon |
10.73 |
-1.32
|
81.37
|
-1.14
|
-1.49
|
81.54
|
81.19
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
Canada
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-81
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Oswald Theodore; Canadian doctor (1877-1955). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
509 |
Avicenna
|
Avicenna |
Moon |
72.99 |
39.63
|
-97.28
|
40.83
|
38.42
|
-95.71
|
-98.84
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Persian
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-36
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Abu Ali Al-Hussein Ibn Abdallah; Persian doctor (980-1037). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
510 |
Avogadro
|
Avogadro |
Moon |
129.84 |
63.21
|
165.36
|
65.35
|
61.07
|
170.14
|
160.59
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-18
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Amedeo (Conte Di Quarengna); Italian physicist (1776-1856). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
524 |
Azophi
|
Azophi |
Moon |
47.54 |
-22.19
|
12.70
|
-21.41
|
-22.98
|
13.54
|
11.85
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Persian
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-96
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Al-Sufi, Abderrahman; Persian astronomer (903-986). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
529 |
Baade
|
Baade |
Moon |
57.85 |
-44.75
|
-82.03
|
-43.80
|
-45.70
|
-80.81
|
-83.26
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-109
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[89]
|
Wilhelm Heinrich Walter; American astronomer (1893-1960). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
531 |
Babakin
|
Babakin |
Moon |
19.15 |
-20.81
|
123.26
|
-20.50
|
-21.13
|
123.60
|
122.93
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-101
|
Approved
|
1973
|
[176]
|
Georgii Nikolaevich; Soviet space scientist (1914-1971). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
533 |
Babbage
|
Babbage |
Moon |
146.56 |
59.56
|
-57.38
|
62.00
|
57.17
|
-52.46
|
-62.01
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-10
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Charles; British mathematician (1792-1871). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
535 |
Babcock
|
Babcock |
Moon |
95.28 |
4.13
|
94.14
|
5.80
|
2.65
|
95.71
|
92.56
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-64
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Harold Delos; American astronomer, physicist (1882-1968). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
541 |
Back
|
Back |
Moon |
34.63 |
1.20
|
80.67
|
1.77
|
0.63
|
81.24
|
80.10
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-63
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[89]
|
Ernst Emil Alexander; German physicist (1881-1959). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
542 |
Backlund
|
Backlund |
Moon |
75.46 |
-16.22
|
103.35
|
-14.97
|
-17.46
|
104.64
|
102.05
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-100
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Jöns Oskar; Russian astronomer (1846-1916). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
543 |
Baco
|
Baco |
Moon |
65.31 |
-51.04
|
19.10
|
-49.97
|
-52.12
|
20.81
|
17.38
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-127
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Bacon, Roger; British natural philosopher, optician (c. 1214-c. 1294). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
560 |
Baillaud
|
Baillaud |
Moon |
89.44 |
74.61
|
37.35
|
76.08
|
73.13
|
42.92
|
31.79
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-4
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
(Édouard) Benjamin; French astronomer (1848-1934). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
561 |
Bailly
|
Bailly |
Moon |
300.56 |
-66.82
|
-68.90
|
-61.86
|
-71.78
|
-56.37
|
-81.44
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-136
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Jean Sylvain; French astronomer (1736-1793). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
562 |
Baily
|
Baily |
Moon |
25.68 |
49.78
|
30.56
|
50.20
|
49.36
|
31.21
|
29.90
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-13
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Francis; British astronomer (1774-1844). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
569 |
Balandin
|
Balandin |
Moon |
11.81 |
-18.94
|
152.58
|
-18.75
|
-19.14
|
152.79
|
152.38
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-103
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[89]
|
Aleksey Aleksandrovich; Soviet chemist (1898-1967). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
570 |
Balboa
|
Balboa |
Moon |
69.19 |
19.24
|
-83.31
|
20.38
|
18.10
|
-82.10
|
-84.52
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Spain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-37
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[75]
|
Vasco Nuñez de; Spanish explorer (1475-1519). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
574 |
Baldet
|
Baldet |
Moon |
55.76 |
-53.32
|
-151.96
|
-52.40
|
-54.24
|
-150.42
|
-153.50
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-133
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Fernand; French astronomer (1885-1964). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
579 |
Ball
|
Ball |
Moon |
40.31 |
-35.92
|
-8.39
|
-35.26
|
-36.59
|
-7.57
|
-9.21
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-112
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
William; British astronomer (unkn-1690). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
15894 |
Ballet
|
Ballet |
Moon |
0.01 |
20.17
|
30.57
|
20.17
|
20.17
|
30.57
|
30.57
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
United States
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-43
|
Approved
|
Feb 11, 2020
|
[563]
|
Astronaut-named feature, Apollo 17 site. |
Ballet crater is a 10 m diameter crater located near Lara crater. Please see the Apollo 17 traverse map 43D1S2 for a labeled map of the astronaut-named features. |
Mar 10, 2021
|
580 |
Balmer
|
Balmer |
Moon |
136.30 |
-20.27
|
70.22
|
-18.04
|
-22.54
|
72.61
|
67.84
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Switzerland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-99
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[68]
|
Johann Jakob; Swiss mathematician, physician (1825-1898). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6788 |
[Balzac]
|
Balzac |
Moon |
0.00 |
-8.00
|
95.00
|
-8.00
|
-8.00
|
95.00
|
95.00
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-82
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Honore de; French author (1799-1850). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Hirayama K. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
592 |
Banachiewicz
|
Banachiewicz |
Moon |
99.09 |
5.28
|
80.01
|
6.91
|
3.64
|
81.65
|
78.37
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Poland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-63
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[67]
|
Tadeusz; Polish astronomer, mathematician (1882-1954). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
594 |
Bancroft
|
Bancroft |
Moon |
12.50 |
28.07
|
-6.43
|
28.27
|
27.86
|
-6.20
|
-6.67
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[89]
|
Wilder Dwight; American chemist (1867-1953). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
16090 |
Bandfield
|
Bandfield |
Moon |
1.00 |
-5.40
|
90.77
|
-5.38
|
-5.41
|
90.78
|
90.75
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
United States
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-82
|
Approved
|
Jul 08, 2022
|
[643]
|
Joshua; American planetary scientist (1974-2019). |
|
Jul 08, 2022
|
597 |
Banting
|
Banting |
Moon |
5.15 |
26.58
|
16.43
|
26.67
|
26.50
|
16.52
|
16.33
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
Canada
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-42
|
Approved
|
1973
|
-
|
Sir Frederick Grant; Canadian doctor; Nobel laureate (1891-1941). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
605 |
Barbier
|
Barbier |
Moon |
65.38 |
-23.85
|
157.93
|
-22.77
|
-24.93
|
159.11
|
156.75
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-103
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Daniel; French astronomer (1907-1965). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
606 |
Barkla
|
Barkla |
Moon |
40.90 |
-10.67
|
67.22
|
-9.99
|
-11.34
|
67.90
|
66.53
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-80
|
Approved
|
1979
|
[75]
|
Charles Glover; British physicist; Nobel laureate (1877-1944). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
608 |
Barnard
|
Barnard |
Moon |
115.73 |
-29.79
|
85.95
|
-27.88
|
-31.70
|
88.14
|
83.75
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-99
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[75]
|
Edward Emerson; American astronomer (1857-1923). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
613 |
Barocius
|
Barocius |
Moon |
82.72 |
-44.98
|
16.81
|
-43.61
|
-46.34
|
18.74
|
14.87
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-113
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Francesco; Italian mathematician (1537-1604). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
616 |
Barringer
|
Barringer |
Moon |
66.89 |
-28.22
|
-150.43
|
-27.12
|
-29.33
|
-149.18
|
-151.69
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-105
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Daniel Moreau; American engineer, geologist (1860-1929). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
617 |
Barrow
|
Barrow |
Moon |
93.82 |
71.28
|
7.59
|
72.83
|
69.74
|
12.41
|
2.76
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-3
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Isaac; British mathematician (1630-1677). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
621 |
Bartels
|
Bartels |
Moon |
54.95 |
24.51
|
-89.85
|
25.41
|
23.60
|
-88.85
|
-90.84
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-37
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Julius; German geophysicist (1899-1964). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6790 |
[Baudelaire]
|
Baudelaire |
Moon |
0.00 |
-23.20
|
123.10
|
-23.20
|
-23.20
|
123.10
|
123.10
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-101
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Pierre Charles; French poet (1821-1867). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
644 |
Bawa
|
Bawa |
Moon |
1.57 |
-25.28
|
102.56
|
-25.25
|
-25.30
|
102.57
|
102.55
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
-
|
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-100
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
African male name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
646 |
Bayer
|
Bayer |
Moon |
48.51 |
-51.62
|
-35.14
|
-50.82
|
-52.42
|
-33.86
|
-36.43
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-125
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Johann; German astronomer (1572-1625). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
651 |
Beals
|
Beals |
Moon |
52.61 |
37.11
|
86.58
|
37.98
|
36.24
|
87.67
|
85.49
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
Canada
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-29
|
Approved
|
1982
|
[68]
|
Carlyle Smith; Canadian astronomer (1899-1979). |
Formerly Riemann A |
Oct 18, 2010
|
653 |
Beaumont
|
Beaumont |
Moon |
50.69 |
-18.08
|
28.82
|
-17.25
|
-18.92
|
29.70
|
27.94
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-96
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Jean-Baptiste-Armand-Louis-Léonce Élie de; French geologist (1798-1874). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
654 |
Becquerel
|
Becquerel |
Moon |
62.86 |
40.79
|
129.50
|
41.83
|
39.76
|
130.87
|
128.13
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-30
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Antoine-Henri; French physicist; Nobel laureate (1852-1908). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
727 |
Bečvář
|
Becvar |
Moon |
66.62 |
-2.57
|
125.07
|
-1.48
|
-3.67
|
126.17
|
123.97
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Czechoslovakia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-83
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Antonin; Czechoslovakian astronomer (1901-1965). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
658 |
Beer
|
Beer |
Moon |
9.06 |
27.07
|
-9.10
|
27.22
|
26.93
|
-8.93
|
-9.27
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Wilhelm; German astronomer (1797-1850). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
662 |
Behaim
|
Behaim |
Moon |
56.21 |
-16.61
|
79.41
|
-15.68
|
-17.53
|
80.37
|
78.44
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-99
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Martin; German navigator, cartographer (1459-1507). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
664 |
Beijerinck
|
Beijerinck |
Moon |
76.77 |
-13.40
|
151.84
|
-12.14
|
-14.67
|
153.14
|
150.54
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
The Netherlands (Dutch)
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-85
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Martinus Willem; Dutch botanist (1851-1931). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
666 |
Beketov
|
Beketov |
Moon |
8.30 |
16.23
|
29.18
|
16.37
|
16.09
|
29.32
|
29.03
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-42
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[89]
|
Nikolai Nikolaevich; Russian chemist (1827-1911). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
947 |
Béla
|
Bela |
Moon |
10.07 |
24.67
|
2.27
|
24.84
|
24.51
|
2.34
|
2.23
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Hungary
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[230]
|
Hungarian male name, also Slovak female name. |
None |
Nov 30, 2010
|
684 |
Bel'kovich
|
Belkovich |
Moon |
215.08 |
61.53
|
90.15
|
65.28
|
58.18
|
97.67
|
82.66
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-15
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[67]
|
Igor V.; Soviet astronomer (1904-1949). |
None |
May 04, 2021
|
672 |
Bell
|
Bell |
Moon |
86.33 |
21.98
|
-96.53
|
23.40
|
20.55
|
-95.00
|
-98.07
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Scotland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-54
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Alexander Graham; Scottish-American inventor (1847-1922). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
674 |
Bellinsgauzen (Bellingshausen)
|
Bellinsgauzen Bellingshausen |
Moon |
63.23 |
-60.72
|
-164.85
|
-59.67
|
-61.76
|
-162.72
|
-166.98
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-133
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[176]
|
Faddei Faddeevich; Russian explorer (1778-1852). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
677 |
Bellot
|
Bellot |
Moon |
17.50 |
-12.48
|
48.19
|
-12.19
|
-12.76
|
48.49
|
47.90
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-79
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Joseph Rene; French explorer (1826-1853). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
679 |
Belopol'skiy
|
Belopol skiy |
Moon |
61.90 |
-17.25
|
-128.23
|
-16.23
|
-18.27
|
-127.17
|
-129.30
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-107
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Aristarch Apollonovich; Russian astronomer (1854-1934). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
682 |
Belyaev
|
Belyaev |
Moon |
55.90 |
23.10
|
143.11
|
24.02
|
22.17
|
144.11
|
142.11
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-48
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[176]
|
Pavel Ivanovich; Soviet cosmonaut (1925-1970). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
689 |
Benedict
|
Benedict |
Moon |
13.83 |
4.35
|
141.54
|
4.58
|
4.12
|
141.77
|
141.31
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-66
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[68]
|
Francis Gano; American chemist, physiologist (1870-1957). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
700 |
Bergman
|
Bergman |
Moon |
22.51 |
6.97
|
137.49
|
7.34
|
6.60
|
137.86
|
137.12
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Sweden
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-66
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Torbern Olof; Swedish chemist, mineralogist, astronomer (1735-1784). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
701 |
Bergstrand
|
Bergstrand |
Moon |
42.98 |
-18.72
|
176.44
|
-18.02
|
-19.43
|
177.19
|
175.69
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Sweden
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-104
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Carl Östen Emanuel; Swedish astronomer (1873-1948). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
702 |
Berkner
|
Berkner |
Moon |
87.62 |
25.13
|
-105.24
|
26.57
|
23.68
|
-103.64
|
-106.83
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-54
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Lloyd Viel; American geophysicist (1905-1967). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
703 |
Berlage
|
Berlage |
Moon |
93.75 |
-63.04
|
-163.61
|
-61.51
|
-64.58
|
-160.29
|
-166.81
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
The Netherlands (Dutch)
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-133
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Hendrik Petrus; Dutch geophysicist, meteorologist (1896-1968). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6792 |
[Bernini]
|
Bernini |
Moon |
0.00 |
14.90
|
30.00
|
14.90
|
14.90
|
30.00
|
30.00
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-61
|
Not Approved
|
1984
|
-
|
Gianlorenzo; Italian artist (1598-1680). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Jansen L. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
709 |
Bernoulli
|
Bernoulli |
Moon |
47.30 |
34.93
|
60.61
|
35.71
|
34.15
|
61.56
|
59.66
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Switzerland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-28
|
Approved
|
1985
|
[68]
|
Jacques; Swiss mathematician (1654-1705); Jean; Swiss mathematician (1667-1748). (Spelling changed from Bernouilli.) |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
710 |
Berosus
|
Berosus |
Moon |
75.24 |
33.50
|
69.99
|
34.74
|
32.25
|
71.48
|
68.51
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Babylon
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-28
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Berosus the Chaldean; Babylonian astronomer (unkn-c. 250 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
716 |
Berzelius
|
Berzelius |
Moon |
48.53 |
36.55
|
50.95
|
37.35
|
35.75
|
51.95
|
49.96
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Sweden
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-27
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Jöns Jacob; Swedish chemist (1779-1848). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
719 |
Bessarion
|
Bessarion |
Moon |
9.84 |
14.85
|
-37.31
|
15.01
|
14.69
|
-37.14
|
-37.48
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-57
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[59]
|
John; Greek scholar (1403-1472). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
720 |
Bessel
|
Bessel |
Moon |
15.56 |
21.73
|
17.92
|
21.99
|
21.48
|
18.20
|
17.64
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-42
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Friedrich Wilhelm; German astronomer (1784-1846). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
724 |
Bettinus
|
Bettinus |
Moon |
71.78 |
-63.40
|
-45.16
|
-62.24
|
-64.58
|
-42.50
|
-47.72
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-125
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Mario; Italian mathematician, astronomer (1582-1657). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
728 |
Bhabha
|
Bhabha |
Moon |
70.25 |
-55.50
|
-165.31
|
-54.34
|
-56.66
|
-163.27
|
-167.36
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
India
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-133
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Homi Jehangir; Indian physicist (1909-1966). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
734 |
Bianchini
|
Bianchini |
Moon |
37.59 |
48.78
|
-34.37
|
49.40
|
48.16
|
-33.43
|
-35.31
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-11
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Francesco; Italian astronomer (1662-1729). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
739 |
Biela
|
Biela |
Moon |
77.03 |
-54.99
|
51.63
|
-53.72
|
-56.26
|
53.84
|
49.42
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Austria
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-128
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Wilhelm von; Austrian astronomer (1782-1856). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
745 |
Bilharz
|
Bilharz |
Moon |
44.55 |
-5.83
|
56.34
|
-5.09
|
-6.56
|
57.08
|
55.61
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-80
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[89]
|
Theodor; German doctor, zoologist (1825-1862). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
747 |
Billy
|
Billy |
Moon |
45.57 |
-13.83
|
-50.24
|
-13.08
|
-14.58
|
-49.46
|
-51.01
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-74
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Jacques de; French mathematician (1602-1679). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
749 |
Bingham
|
Bingham |
Moon |
34.99 |
8.02
|
115.05
|
8.59
|
7.44
|
115.64
|
114.47
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-65
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[75]
|
Hiram; American explorer (1875-1956). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
750 |
Biot
|
Biot |
Moon |
13.01 |
-22.70
|
51.08
|
-22.49
|
-22.91
|
51.31
|
50.85
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-98
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Jean-Baptiste; French astronomer (1774-1862). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
752 |
Birkeland
|
Birkeland |
Moon |
81.64 |
-30.17
|
174.01
|
-28.82
|
-31.51
|
175.57
|
172.45
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Norway
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-104
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Olaf Kristian; Norwegian physicist (1867-1917). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
753 |
Birkhoff
|
Birkhoff |
Moon |
329.81 |
58.45
|
-145.65
|
64.09
|
53.21
|
-135.98
|
-156.96
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-19
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
George David; American mathematician (1884-1944). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
754 |
Birmingham
|
Birmingham |
Moon |
89.92 |
65.12
|
-10.70
|
66.61
|
63.64
|
-7.20
|
-14.20
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Ireland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-3
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
John; Irish astronomer (1816-1884). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
755 |
Birt
|
Birt |
Moon |
15.81 |
-22.36
|
-8.59
|
-22.10
|
-22.62
|
-8.31
|
-8.87
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-95
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
William R.; British selenographer (1804-1881). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
14748 |
Bi Sheng
|
Bi Sheng |
Moon |
55.27 |
78.35
|
148.46
|
79.29
|
77.46
|
152.84
|
143.83
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
China
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-7
|
Approved
|
Aug 02, 2010
|
[243]
|
Chinese inventor (c. 990-1051). |
None |
Oct 18, 2010
|
759 |
Bjerknes
|
Bjerknes |
Moon |
48.18 |
-38.50
|
113.69
|
-37.72
|
-39.27
|
114.68
|
112.71
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Norway
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-117
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Vilhelm Friman Koren; Norwegian physicist (1862-1951). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
762 |
Black
|
Black |
Moon |
19.46 |
-9.20
|
80.39
|
-8.88
|
-9.52
|
80.72
|
80.07
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-81
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Joseph; French chemist (1728-1799). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
764 |
Blackett
|
Blackett |
Moon |
145.31 |
-37.55
|
-115.84
|
-35.52
|
-39.66
|
-112.81
|
-118.84
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-122
|
Approved
|
1979
|
-
|
Patrick Maynard Stuart; British physicist; Nobel laureate (1897-1974). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
765 |
Blagg
|
Blagg |
Moon |
4.97 |
1.22
|
1.46
|
1.30
|
1.14
|
1.55
|
1.38
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-59
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Mary Adela; British astronomer (1858-1944). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
767 |
Blancanus
|
Blancanus |
Moon |
105.82 |
-63.77
|
-21.63
|
-62.02
|
-65.51
|
-17.69
|
-25.57
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-125
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Biancani, Giuseppe; Italian mathematician, astronomer (1566-1624). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
768 |
Blanchard
|
Blanchard |
Moon |
37.46 |
-58.25
|
-93.50
|
-57.63
|
-58.87
|
-92.32
|
-94.67
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-135
|
Approved
|
1991
|
[75]
|
Jean-Pierre-François; French aeronaut (1753-1809). |
Formerly Arrhenius P |
Oct 18, 2010
|
770 |
Blanchinus
|
Blanchinus |
Moon |
59.90 |
-25.32
|
2.44
|
-24.33
|
-26.30
|
3.54
|
1.35
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-95
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Bianchini, Giovanni; Italian astronomer (unkn-fl. 1458). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
773 |
Blazhko
|
Blazhko |
Moon |
51.11 |
31.37
|
-147.86
|
32.21
|
30.53
|
-146.87
|
-148.85
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-52
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Sergei Nikolaevich; Soviet astronomer (1870-1956). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
776 |
Bliss
|
Bliss |
Moon |
22.85 |
53.04
|
-13.78
|
53.42
|
52.67
|
-13.15
|
-14.41
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
England
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-12
|
Approved
|
2000
|
[68]
|
Nathaniel; English Astronomer Royal (1700-1764). |
Formerly Plato A |
Oct 18, 2010
|
786 |
Bobillier
|
Bobillier |
Moon |
6.04 |
19.63
|
15.44
|
19.73
|
19.53
|
15.54
|
15.33
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-42
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[89]
|
Étienne; French geometer (1798-1840). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
787 |
Bobone
|
Bobone |
Moon |
32.14 |
26.70
|
-132.12
|
27.23
|
26.17
|
-131.52
|
-132.71
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
South and Central America
|
Argentina
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-52
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Jorge; Argentinean astronomer (1901-1958). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
790 |
Bode
|
Bode |
Moon |
17.80 |
6.71
|
-2.45
|
7.00
|
6.42
|
-2.16
|
-2.75
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-59
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Johann Elert; German astronomer (1747-1826). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
793 |
Boethius
|
Boethius |
Moon |
11.17 |
5.57
|
72.33
|
5.74
|
5.40
|
72.51
|
72.16
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-63
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[59]
|
Anicius Manlius Severinus; Roman scholar(c. A.D. 470-524). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
796 |
Boguslawsky
|
Boguslawsky |
Moon |
94.59 |
-72.90
|
43.26
|
-71.34
|
-74.46
|
48.59
|
37.92
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-138
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Palm Heinrich Ludwig von; German astronomer (1789-1851). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
797 |
Bohnenberger
|
Bohnenberger |
Moon |
31.74 |
-16.24
|
40.06
|
-15.71
|
-16.76
|
40.60
|
39.51
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-97
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Johann Gottlieb Friedrich Von; German astronomer (1765-1831). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
798 |
Bohr
|
Bohr |
Moon |
70.07 |
12.71
|
-86.52
|
13.86
|
11.55
|
-85.34
|
-87.71
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Denmark
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-55
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[89]
|
Niels Henrik David; Danish physicist; Nobel laureate (1885-1962). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
800 |
Bok
|
Bok |
Moon |
43.03 |
-20.26
|
-171.58
|
-19.55
|
-20.97
|
-170.83
|
-172.34
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-104
|
Approved
|
1979
|
[68]
|
Priscilla Fairfield; American astronomer (1896-1975), Bart Jan; Dutch-American astronomer (1906-1983). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
805 |
Boltzmann
|
Boltzmann |
Moon |
72.31 |
-74.82
|
-90.41
|
-73.63
|
-76.02
|
-85.88
|
-94.93
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Austria
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-143
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[75]
|
Ludwig Eduard; Austrian physicist (1844-1906). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
806 |
Bolyai
|
Bolyai |
Moon |
102.22 |
-33.85
|
126.12
|
-32.36
|
-35.48
|
128.23
|
124.19
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Hungary
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-117
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Janos; Hungarian mathematician (1802-1860). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
808 |
Bombelli
|
Bombelli |
Moon |
9.72 |
5.28
|
56.19
|
5.44
|
5.12
|
56.35
|
56.03
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-62
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[89]
|
Rafael; Italian mathematician (1526-1572). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
813 |
Bondarenko
|
Bondarenko |
Moon |
28.26 |
-17.24
|
136.89
|
-16.78
|
-17.71
|
137.38
|
136.40
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-102
|
Approved
|
1991
|
-
|
Valentin Vasilyevich; Soviet student-cosmonaut (1937-1961). |
Formerly Patsaev G |
Oct 18, 2010
|
817 |
Bonpland
|
Bonpland |
Moon |
59.25 |
-8.38
|
-17.33
|
-7.40
|
-9.35
|
-16.35
|
-18.32
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-76
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[75]
|
Aimé-Jacques-Alexandre; French botanist (1773-1858). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
818 |
Boole
|
Boole |
Moon |
61.34 |
63.79
|
-87.29
|
64.81
|
62.78
|
-84.96
|
-89.54
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-21
|
Approved
|
1964
|
-
|
George; British mathematician (1815-1864). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
820 |
Borda
|
Borda |
Moon |
45.40 |
-25.20
|
46.52
|
-24.49
|
-25.90
|
47.34
|
45.70
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-97
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Jean Charles de; French astronomer (1733-1799). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
824 |
Borel
|
Borel |
Moon |
4.66 |
22.37
|
26.42
|
22.45
|
22.30
|
26.51
|
26.34
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-42
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[68]
|
Félix Édouard Émile; French mathematician (1871-1956). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
826 |
Boris
|
Boris |
Moon |
1.73 |
30.53
|
-33.50
|
30.56
|
30.51
|
-33.47
|
-33.53
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-39
|
Approved
|
1979
|
-
|
Russian male name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
827 |
Borman
|
Borman |
Moon |
50.72 |
-39.06
|
-148.25
|
-38.26
|
-39.87
|
-147.23
|
-149.28
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-121
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Frank; American astronaut, engineer (1928-Live). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
828 |
Born
|
Born |
Moon |
15.07 |
-6.05
|
66.83
|
-5.80
|
-6.30
|
67.08
|
66.58
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-80
|
Approved
|
1979
|
-
|
Max; German physicist (1882-1970). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
15004 |
Borya
|
Borya |
Moon |
0.40 |
38.28
|
-35.01
|
38.28
|
38.28
|
-35.01
|
-35.01
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-24
|
Approved
|
Jun 14, 2012
|
[276]
|
Slavic male name Boris in Russian diminutive form (Lunokhod-1 landing site feature). |
None |
Mar 14, 2018
|
14524 |
Bosch
|
Bosch |
Moon |
19.58 |
86.82
|
133.54
|
87.14
|
86.49
|
139.37
|
127.72
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-1
|
Approved
|
Jan 22, 2009
|
[75]
|
Carl; German chemist, Nobel Prize winner 1931 (1874-1940). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
831 |
Boscovich
|
Boscovich |
Moon |
41.53 |
9.71
|
11.01
|
10.40
|
9.03
|
11.71
|
10.32
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Rudjer J.; Italian physicist (1711-1787). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
832 |
Bose
|
Bose |
Moon |
92.55 |
-53.95
|
-169.36
|
-52.43
|
-55.48
|
-166.77
|
-171.95
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
India
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-133
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Jagadis Chandra; Indian botanist, physicist (1858-1937). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
836 |
Boss
|
Boss |
Moon |
50.20 |
45.75
|
88.68
|
46.57
|
44.92
|
89.79
|
87.57
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-29
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[67]
|
Lewis; American astronomer (1846-1912). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
839 |
Bouguer
|
Bouguer |
Moon |
22.23 |
52.32
|
-35.82
|
52.69
|
51.96
|
-35.22
|
-36.42
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-11
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Pierre; French hydrographer (1698-1758). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
844 |
Boussingault
|
Boussingault |
Moon |
127.61 |
-70.21
|
53.73
|
-68.21
|
-72.42
|
60.02
|
47.50
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-138
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Jean Baptiste Dieudonne; French chemist (1802-1887). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
846 |
Bowditch
|
Bowditch |
Moon |
43.04 |
-24.97
|
103.07
|
-24.32
|
-25.61
|
103.70
|
102.43
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-100
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Nathaniel; American astronomer, mathematician (1773-1848). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
847 |
Bowen
|
Bowen |
Moon |
8.09 |
17.63
|
9.10
|
17.76
|
17.49
|
9.24
|
8.96
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1973
|
[60]
|
Ira Sprague; American astronomer (1898-1973). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
851 |
Boyle
|
Boyle |
Moon |
57.13 |
-53.29
|
177.89
|
-52.35
|
-54.23
|
179.28
|
176.51
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-132
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Robert; British natural philosopher, chemist (1627-1691). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
855 |
Brackett
|
Brackett |
Moon |
8.87 |
17.84
|
23.54
|
17.99
|
17.69
|
23.69
|
23.38
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-42
|
Approved
|
1973
|
[184]
|
Frederick Sumner; American physicist (1896-1988). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
857 |
Bragg
|
Bragg |
Moon |
77.21 |
42.33
|
-103.44
|
43.60
|
41.05
|
-101.72
|
-105.16
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Oceania
|
Australia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-36
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Sir William Henry; Australian physicist; Nobel laureate (1862-1942). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
864 |
Brashear
|
Brashear |
Moon |
60.16 |
-73.54
|
-171.57
|
-72.54
|
-74.53
|
-168.07
|
-175.08
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-141
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
John Alfred; American astronomer (1840-1920). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
14564 |
Braude
|
Braude |
Moon |
11.28 |
-81.82
|
158.88
|
-81.63
|
-82.01
|
160.19
|
157.57
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Ukraine
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-144
|
Approved
|
Apr 17, 2009
|
[223]
|
Semion Ya.; Ukranian radio astronomer (1911-2003).
|
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
866 |
Brayley
|
Brayley |
Moon |
14.17 |
20.90
|
-36.94
|
21.13
|
20.66
|
-36.69
|
-37.19
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-39
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Edward William; British geographer (1801-1870). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
868 |
Bredikhin
|
Bredikhin |
Moon |
61.68 |
17.25
|
-158.37
|
18.27
|
16.24
|
-157.31
|
-159.44
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-51
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Fedor Aleksandrovich; Russian astronomer (1831-1904). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
869 |
Breislak
|
Breislak |
Moon |
48.64 |
-48.31
|
18.31
|
-47.51
|
-49.11
|
19.52
|
17.10
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-127
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Scipione; Italian chemist, geologist, mathematician (1748-1826). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
873 |
Brenner
|
Brenner |
Moon |
90.01 |
-39.09
|
39.11
|
-37.62
|
-40.59
|
41.04
|
37.21
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Austria
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-114
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[168]
|
Leo (Spiridon Gopcevic); Austrian astronomer (1855-1928). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
874 |
Brewster
|
Brewster |
Moon |
9.83 |
23.27
|
34.69
|
23.43
|
23.11
|
34.86
|
34.51
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Scotland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-43
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
David; Scottish optician (1781-1868). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
875 |
Brianchon
|
Brianchon |
Moon |
137.26 |
74.75
|
-88.36
|
77.03
|
72.51
|
-79.37
|
-96.58
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-9
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[89]
|
Charles-Julien; French mathematician (1783-1864). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
880 |
Bridgman
|
Bridgman |
Moon |
81.89 |
43.39
|
136.98
|
44.74
|
42.04
|
138.86
|
135.14
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-31
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Percy Williams; American physicist; Nobel laureate (1882-1961). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
881 |
Briggs
|
Briggs |
Moon |
36.75 |
26.45
|
-69.19
|
27.06
|
25.85
|
-68.51
|
-69.86
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-38
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[75]
|
Henry; British mathematician (1561-1630). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
16195 |
Brill
|
Brill |
Moon |
17.00 |
-88.27
|
-93.41
|
-87.99
|
-88.55
|
-84.84
|
-103.07
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
Canada
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-144
|
Approved
|
Apr 18, 2023
|
[718]
|
Yvonne; Canadian-American rocket scientist (1924-2013). |
|
Apr 18, 2023
|
883 |
Brisbane
|
Brisbane |
Moon |
44.32 |
-49.20
|
68.76
|
-48.47
|
-49.93
|
69.88
|
67.64
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Scotland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-128
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Sir Thomas Makdougall; Scottish astronomer (1773-1860). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
887 |
Bronk
|
Bronk |
Moon |
66.16 |
25.90
|
-134.67
|
26.99
|
24.81
|
-133.46
|
-135.88
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-52
|
Approved
|
1979
|
[68]
|
Detlev Wulf; American neurophysiologist (1897-1975). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
893 |
Brouwer
|
Brouwer |
Moon |
119.60 |
-35.82
|
-124.75
|
-33.85
|
-37.80
|
-122.32
|
-127.18
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
The Netherlands (Dutch)
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-122
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Dirk; American astronomer (1902-1966); Luitzen Egbertus Jan; Dutch mathematician (1881-1966). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
894 |
Brown
|
Brown |
Moon |
34.03 |
-46.53
|
-17.99
|
-45.97
|
-47.09
|
-17.17
|
-18.80
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-111
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Ernest William; British astronomer, mathematician (1866-1938). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
897 |
Bruce
|
Bruce |
Moon |
6.14 |
1.16
|
0.37
|
1.27
|
1.06
|
0.48
|
0.27
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-59
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[99]
|
Catherine Wolfe; American philanthropist, astronomy patron (1816-1900). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
900 |
Brunner
|
Brunner |
Moon |
50.66 |
-9.86
|
90.91
|
-9.02
|
-10.69
|
91.76
|
90.06
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Switzerland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-82
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
William Otto; Swiss astronomer (1878-1958). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
906 |
Buch
|
Buch |
Moon |
51.31 |
-38.90
|
17.68
|
-38.05
|
-39.75
|
18.77
|
16.59
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-113
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Christian Leopold von; German geologist (1774-1853). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
910 |
Buffon
|
Buffon |
Moon |
105.76 |
-40.64
|
-133.53
|
-39.13
|
-42.19
|
-131.32
|
-135.79
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-122
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Georges Louis Leclerc; French natural historian (1707-1788). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
913 |
Buisson
|
Buisson |
Moon |
61.27 |
-1.47
|
112.95
|
-0.46
|
-2.48
|
113.96
|
111.94
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-83
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Henri; French physicist, astronomer (1873-1944). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
917 |
Bullialdus
|
Bullialdus |
Moon |
60.72 |
-20.75
|
-22.26
|
-19.75
|
-21.75
|
-21.19
|
-23.33
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-94
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Boulliau, Ismael; French astronomer (1605-1694). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
920 |
Bunsen
|
Bunsen |
Moon |
55.22 |
41.40
|
-85.46
|
42.31
|
40.49
|
-84.25
|
-86.67
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-22
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[89]
|
Robert Wilhelm Eberhard; German chemist (1811-1899). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
16250 |
Burbidge
|
Burbidge |
Moon |
21.00 |
-86.35
|
48.60
|
-86.04
|
-86.68
|
53.77
|
43.22
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
England
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-144
|
Approved
|
Aug 02, 2023
|
[763]
|
E. Margaret; British-American observational astronomer and astrophysicist (1919-2020). |
Feature name also honors Geoffrey Burbidge (1925-2010), second author (after E. Margaret) of the landmark scientific paper "Synthesis of the Elements in Stars." |
Aug 02, 2023
|
922 |
Burckhardt
|
Burckhardt |
Moon |
54.36 |
31.11
|
56.39
|
31.99
|
30.23
|
57.39
|
55.39
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-44
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Johann Karl; German astronomer (1773-1825). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
948 |
Bürg
|
Burg |
Moon |
41.04 |
45.07
|
28.21
|
45.70
|
44.45
|
29.14
|
27.27
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Austria
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-26
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Johann Tobias; Austrian astronomer (1766-1834). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
925 |
Burnham
|
Burnham |
Moon |
24.09 |
-13.92
|
7.25
|
-13.57
|
-14.27
|
7.61
|
6.89
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-77
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Sherburne Wesley; American astronomer (1838-1921). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
949 |
Büsching
|
Busching |
Moon |
53.49 |
-38.04
|
19.96
|
-37.16
|
-38.92
|
21.08
|
18.84
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-113
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Anton Friedrich; German geographer (1724-1793). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
934 |
Butlerov
|
Butlerov |
Moon |
38.77 |
12.05
|
-108.81
|
12.69
|
11.41
|
-108.15
|
-109.46
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-72
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Aleksandr Mikhailovich; Russian chemist (1828-1886). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
939 |
Buys-Ballot
|
Buys Ballot |
Moon |
66.38 |
20.86
|
174.82
|
21.96
|
19.80
|
175.70
|
173.89
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
The Netherlands (Dutch)
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-50
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Christoph Hendrik Diederik; Dutch meteorologist (1817-1890). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
941 |
Byrd
|
Byrd |
Moon |
97.49 |
85.43
|
10.07
|
87.01
|
83.85
|
28.85
|
-7.42
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-1
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[75]
|
Richard Edwin; American explorer, aviator, navigator (1888-1957). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
943 |
Byrgius
|
Byrgius |
Moon |
84.46 |
-24.73
|
-65.38
|
-23.34
|
-26.12
|
-63.85
|
-66.91
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Switzerland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-92
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Burgi, Joost; Swiss horologist (1552-1632). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
952 |
Cabannes
|
Cabannes |
Moon |
81.30 |
-61.24
|
-170.21
|
-59.90
|
-62.58
|
-167.43
|
-172.99
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-132
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Jean; French physicist (1885-1959). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
953 |
Cabeus
|
Cabeus |
Moon |
100.58 |
-85.33
|
-42.13
|
-83.67
|
-86.99
|
-20.74
|
-62.39
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-144
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Cabeo, Niccolo; Italian astronomer (1586-1650). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
960 |
Cailleux
|
Cailleux |
Moon |
52.85 |
-60.41
|
153.50
|
-59.54
|
-61.28
|
155.27
|
151.73
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-131
|
Approved
|
1997
|
[138]
|
Andre; French geologist (1907-1986). |
Formerly Poincaré R |
Mar 25, 2011
|
14749 |
Cai Lun
|
Cai Lun |
Moon |
44.89 |
80.12
|
113.66
|
80.86
|
79.38
|
117.98
|
109.35
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
China
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-1
|
Approved
|
Aug 02, 2010
|
[243]
|
Chinese inventor (c. 57-121). |
None |
Oct 18, 2010
|
964 |
Cajal
|
Cajal |
Moon |
8.57 |
12.59
|
31.08
|
12.73
|
12.45
|
31.22
|
30.93
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Spain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-61
|
Approved
|
1973
|
-
|
Santiago Ramon Y; Spanish doctor; Nobel laureate (1852-1934). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
965 |
Cajori
|
Cajori |
Moon |
74.65 |
-47.67
|
168.70
|
-46.52
|
-48.82
|
170.30
|
167.12
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-119
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Florian; American mathematician (1859-1930). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
972 |
Calippus
|
Calippus |
Moon |
34.03 |
38.92
|
10.72
|
39.46
|
38.35
|
11.33
|
10.06
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-26
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Calippus of Cyzicus; Greek astronomer (c. 370 B.C.). |
Alternate spelling is Callippus. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
986 |
Cameron
|
Cameron |
Moon |
10.91 |
6.19
|
45.93
|
6.37
|
6.01
|
46.11
|
45.75
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-61
|
Approved
|
1973
|
-
|
Robert Curry; American astronomer (1925-1972). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6795 |
[Camoens]
|
Camoens |
Moon |
31.37 |
0.62
|
84.98
|
1.14
|
0.10
|
85.49
|
84.46
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Portugal
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-63
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
[59]
|
Luis de; Portuguese author (1524-1580). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
989 |
Campanus
|
Campanus |
Moon |
46.41 |
-28.04
|
-27.90
|
-27.28
|
-28.81
|
-27.03
|
-28.77
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-94
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Campanus of Navara; Italian astronomer (c. 1200-1296). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
990 |
Campbell
|
Campbell |
Moon |
222.48 |
45.57
|
152.91
|
49.26
|
41.92
|
158.26
|
147.81
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-31
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Leon; American astronomer (1881-1951); William Wallace; American astronomer (1862-1938). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1004 |
Cannizzaro
|
Cannizzaro |
Moon |
54.51 |
55.50
|
-99.73
|
56.41
|
54.61
|
-98.12
|
-101.30
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-21
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Stanislao; Italian chemist (1826-1910). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1005 |
Cannon
|
Cannon |
Moon |
57.58 |
19.88
|
81.36
|
20.82
|
18.93
|
82.37
|
80.35
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-45
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[75]
|
Annie Jump; American astronomer (1863-1941). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1008 |
Cantor
|
Cantor |
Moon |
75.72 |
38.04
|
118.69
|
39.30
|
36.80
|
120.27
|
117.10
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-30
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Georg; German mathematician (1845-1918); Moritz; German mathematician (1829-1920). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1011 |
Capella
|
Capella |
Moon |
48.13 |
-7.65
|
34.92
|
-6.85
|
-8.44
|
35.72
|
34.12
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Romania (Rumania)
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-79
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[182]
|
Martianus; Roman astronomer (c. A.D. 400-unkn). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1014 |
Capuanus
|
Capuanus |
Moon |
59.69 |
-34.09
|
-26.73
|
-33.11
|
-35.08
|
-25.54
|
-27.92
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-111
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Francesco Capuano Di Manfredonia; Italian astronomer (c. 1400-unkn). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1016 |
Cardanus
|
Cardanus |
Moon |
49.57 |
13.27
|
-72.50
|
14.09
|
12.45
|
-71.66
|
-73.34
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-55
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Cardano, Girolamo; Italian mathematician (1501-1576). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1018 |
Carlini
|
Carlini |
Moon |
10.66 |
33.75
|
-24.12
|
33.93
|
33.57
|
-23.91
|
-24.33
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-24
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Francesco; Italian astronomer (1783-1862). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1019 |
Carlos
|
Carlos |
Moon |
4.67 |
24.91
|
2.28
|
24.99
|
24.84
|
2.31
|
2.25
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Spain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Spanish male name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1022 |
Carmichael
|
Carmichael |
Moon |
19.73 |
19.53
|
40.36
|
19.86
|
19.21
|
40.71
|
40.02
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-43
|
Approved
|
1973
|
-
|
Leonard; American psychologist (1898-1973). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1023 |
Carnot
|
Carnot |
Moon |
126.06 |
52.09
|
-144.20
|
54.05
|
50.19
|
-141.08
|
-147.44
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-19
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Nicolas-Léonard Sadi; French physicist (1796-1832). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1024 |
Carol
|
Carol |
Moon |
6.25 |
8.48
|
122.37
|
8.58
|
8.38
|
122.47
|
122.26
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Latin
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-65
|
Approved
|
1979
|
-
|
Latin female name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1026 |
Carpenter
|
Carpenter |
Moon |
59.06 |
69.52
|
-51.23
|
70.49
|
68.54
|
-48.45
|
-54.02
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-2
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
James; British astronomer (1840-1899); Edwin Francis; American astronomer (1898-1963). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1029 |
Carrel
|
Carrel |
Moon |
15.59 |
10.67
|
26.68
|
10.92
|
10.41
|
26.94
|
26.42
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1979
|
-
|
Alexis; French doctor, physiologist; Nobel laureate (1873-1944). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1031 |
Carrillo
|
Carrillo |
Moon |
17.85 |
-2.11
|
80.96
|
-1.82
|
-2.41
|
81.26
|
80.67
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
Mexico
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-81
|
Approved
|
1979
|
-
|
Flores Nabor; Mexican soil engineer (1911-1967). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1032 |
Carrington
|
Carrington |
Moon |
27.77 |
43.97
|
62.04
|
44.43
|
43.51
|
62.67
|
61.40
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-28
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Richard Christopher; British astronomer (1826-1875). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1035 |
Cartan
|
Cartan |
Moon |
15.62 |
4.24
|
59.29
|
4.50
|
3.98
|
59.54
|
59.03
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-62
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[75]
|
Elie-Joseph; French mathematician (1869-1951). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1038 |
Carver
|
Carver |
Moon |
62.45 |
-43.46
|
127.60
|
-42.43
|
-44.49
|
129.03
|
126.17
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-117
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
George Washington; American botanist (1864-1943). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1040 |
Casatus
|
Casatus |
Moon |
102.85 |
-72.70
|
-30.75
|
-71.00
|
-74.39
|
-25.00
|
-36.49
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-137
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Casati, Paolo; Italian mathematician (1617-1707). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1044 |
Cassegrain
|
Cassegrain |
Moon |
56.66 |
-51.95
|
113.30
|
-51.02
|
-52.89
|
114.81
|
111.78
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-130
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[190]
|
Laurent; French astronomer, doctor (1629-1693). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1045 |
Cassini
|
Cassini |
Moon |
56.88 |
40.25
|
4.64
|
41.15
|
39.36
|
5.85
|
3.44
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-25
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Giovanni Domenico; Italian-French astronomer (1625-1712); Jacques; French astronomer (1677-1756). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1053 |
Catalán
|
Catalan |
Moon |
26.77 |
-45.70
|
-87.37
|
-45.26
|
-46.13
|
-86.77
|
-87.98
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Spain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-123
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Miguel Antonio; Spanish spectroscopist (1894-1957). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1076 |
Catharina
|
Catharina |
Moon |
98.77 |
-17.98
|
23.55
|
-16.36
|
-19.62
|
25.26
|
21.84
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-96
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
St. Catherine of Alexandria; Greek theologian, philosopher (unkn-c. 307). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1081 |
Cauchy
|
Cauchy |
Moon |
11.80 |
9.56
|
38.63
|
9.75
|
9.36
|
38.82
|
38.43
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-61
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Augustin Louis; French mathematician (1789-1857). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1083 |
Cavalerius
|
Cavalerius |
Moon |
59.35 |
5.10
|
-66.93
|
6.08
|
4.12
|
-65.95
|
-67.91
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-56
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Cavalieri, Buonaventura; Italian mathematician (1598-1647). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1086 |
Cavendish
|
Cavendish |
Moon |
52.64 |
-24.63
|
-53.78
|
-23.76
|
-25.50
|
-52.83
|
-54.74
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-92
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Henry; British chemist, physicist (1731-1810). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1087 |
Caventou
|
Caventou |
Moon |
2.80 |
29.74
|
-29.38
|
29.79
|
29.70
|
-29.32
|
-29.43
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-40
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[75]
|
Joseph-Bienaimé; French chemist, pharmacologist (1795-1877). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1093 |
Cayley
|
Cayley |
Moon |
14.20 |
3.94
|
15.09
|
4.17
|
3.70
|
15.32
|
14.85
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Arthur; British astronomer, mathematician (1821-1895). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6800 |
[Cellini]
|
Cellini |
Moon |
0.00 |
-7.80
|
83.00
|
-7.80
|
-7.80
|
83.00
|
83.00
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-81
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Benvenuto; Italian artist, writer (1500-1571). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Kästner S. |
Mar 25, 2011
|
1098 |
Celsius
|
Celsius |
Moon |
38.96 |
-34.10
|
20.05
|
-33.46
|
-34.74
|
20.82
|
19.27
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Sweden
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-113
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Anders; Swedish astronomer (1701-1744). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1099 |
Censorinus
|
Censorinus |
Moon |
4.10 |
-0.42
|
32.69
|
-0.35
|
-0.48
|
32.76
|
32.62
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Roman
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-79
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[182]
|
Roman astronomer (fl. A.D. 238). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1102 |
Cepheus
|
Cepheus |
Moon |
39.43 |
40.68
|
45.78
|
41.33
|
40.03
|
46.64
|
44.92
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-27
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Mythological astronomer, father of Andromeda. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6802 |
[Cervantes]
|
Cervantes |
Moon |
0.00 |
-3.40
|
99.20
|
-3.40
|
-3.40
|
99.20
|
99.20
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Spain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-82
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Miguel De; Spanish writer (1547-1616). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Wyld J. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
1117 |
Chacornac
|
Chacornac |
Moon |
50.44 |
29.88
|
31.67
|
30.72
|
29.05
|
32.63
|
30.71
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-43
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Jean; French astronomer (1823-1873). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1118 |
Chadwick
|
Chadwick |
Moon |
29.74 |
-52.85
|
-101.34
|
-52.36
|
-53.34
|
-100.54
|
-102.15
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-135
|
Approved
|
1985
|
[75]
|
Sir James; British physicist (1891-1974). |
Formerly De Roy X |
Oct 18, 2010
|
1120 |
Chaffee
|
Chaffee |
Moon |
51.75 |
-39.06
|
-154.63
|
-38.21
|
-39.92
|
-153.53
|
-155.73
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-121
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Roger Bruce; American aeronautic engineer, astronaut (1935-1967). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1126 |
Challis
|
Challis |
Moon |
53.21 |
79.58
|
9.09
|
80.48
|
78.73
|
14.13
|
4.40
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-3
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
James; British astronomer, mathematician, physicist (1803-1882). |
None |
Dec 10, 2012
|
1127 |
Chalonge
|
Chalonge |
Moon |
25.08 |
-20.44
|
-116.35
|
-20.03
|
-20.85
|
-115.91
|
-116.79
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-107
|
Approved
|
1985
|
-
|
Daniel; French astronomer (1895-1977). |
Formerly Lewis R |
Oct 18, 2010
|
1129 |
Chamberlin
|
Chamberlin |
Moon |
60.41 |
-58.83
|
96.04
|
-57.84
|
-59.83
|
97.97
|
94.11
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-129
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Thomas Chrowder; American geologist (1843-1928). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1131 |
Champollion
|
Champollion |
Moon |
48.97 |
37.39
|
175.03
|
38.20
|
36.58
|
176.05
|
174.01
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-32
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Jean-François; French Egyptologist (1790-1832). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1132 |
Chandler
|
Chandler |
Moon |
88.60 |
43.65
|
171.76
|
45.11
|
42.19
|
173.80
|
169.77
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-32
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Seth Carlo; American astronomer (1846-1913). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1133 |
Chang Heng
|
Chang Heng |
Moon |
42.65 |
18.90
|
112.21
|
19.61
|
18.20
|
112.96
|
111.47
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
China
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-47
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Chinese astronomer (78-139). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1135 |
Chang-Ngo
|
Chang Ngo |
Moon |
2.34 |
-12.69
|
-2.16
|
-12.65
|
-12.72
|
-2.14
|
-2.19
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
China
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-77
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Chinese female name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1138 |
Chant
|
Chant |
Moon |
33.60 |
-40.14
|
-109.46
|
-39.58
|
-40.69
|
-108.73
|
-110.18
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
Canada
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-123
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Clarence Augustus; Canadian astronomer, physicist (1865-1956). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1143 |
Chaplygin
|
Chaplygin |
Moon |
123.39 |
-5.76
|
150.24
|
-3.73
|
-7.80
|
152.28
|
148.19
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-85
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Sergei Alekseevich; Soviet mathematician, engineer (1869-1942). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1144 |
Chapman
|
Chapman |
Moon |
76.83 |
50.09
|
-100.47
|
51.32
|
48.85
|
-98.56
|
-102.34
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-21
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Sydney; British geophysicist (1888-1970). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1145 |
Chappe
|
Chappe |
Moon |
55.79 |
-61.29
|
-91.24
|
-60.37
|
-62.21
|
-89.33
|
-93.15
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-135
|
Approved
|
1994
|
[68]
|
d'Auteroche, Jean-Baptiste; French astronomer (1728-1769). |
Formerly Hausen A |
Oct 18, 2010
|
1146 |
Chappell
|
Chappell |
Moon |
73.92 |
54.53
|
-176.77
|
55.75
|
53.31
|
-174.67
|
-178.87
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-18
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
James Frederick; American astronomer (1891-1964). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1151 |
Charles
|
Charles |
Moon |
1.34 |
29.90
|
-26.37
|
29.92
|
29.87
|
-26.34
|
-26.39
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-40
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
French male name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1153 |
Charlier
|
Charlier |
Moon |
109.88 |
36.22
|
-131.69
|
38.03
|
34.41
|
-129.44
|
-133.94
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Sweden
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-35
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Carl Wilhelm Ludwig; Swedish astronomer (1862-1934). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1163 |
Chaucer
|
Chaucer |
Moon |
45.48 |
3.39
|
-140.71
|
4.14
|
2.64
|
-139.96
|
-141.46
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-70
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Geoffrey; British writer, astronomer (c. 1340-1400). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1165 |
Chauvenet
|
Chauvenet |
Moon |
77.67 |
-11.64
|
137.20
|
-10.36
|
-12.92
|
138.50
|
135.89
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-84
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
William; American astronomer, mathematician (1820-1870). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
14139 |
Chawla
|
Chawla |
Moon |
14.25 |
-42.48
|
-147.49
|
-42.24
|
-42.71
|
-147.17
|
-147.80
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
United States
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-121
|
Approved
|
2006
|
-
|
Kalpana; American astronaut, Space Shuttle Columbia Mission Specialist (1961-2003). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1167 |
Chebyshev
|
Chebyshev |
Moon |
179.05 |
-34.01
|
-132.88
|
-31.06
|
-36.96
|
-129.31
|
-136.46
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-122
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Pafnuty Lvovich; Russian mathematician (1821-1894). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6804 |
[Chekov]
|
Chekov |
Moon |
0.00 |
-6.60
|
82.00
|
-6.60
|
-6.60
|
82.00
|
82.00
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Russia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-81
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Anton Pavlovich; Russian author (1860-1904). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The IAU-approved name for this feature is Kästner R. |
Mar 25, 2011
|
6805 |
[Chenier]
|
Chenier |
Moon |
0.00 |
-17.70
|
132.40
|
-17.70
|
-17.70
|
132.40
|
132.40
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-102
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Andre Marie; French poet (1762-1794). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Patsaev Q. |
Jan 11, 2012
|
1173 |
Chernyshev
|
Chernyshev |
Moon |
59.31 |
47.01
|
174.41
|
47.99
|
46.03
|
175.84
|
172.98
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Soviet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-32
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Nikolaj Gavrilovich; Soviet rocketry engineer (1906-1963). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
950 |
C. Herschel
|
C Herschel |
Moon |
13.70 |
34.48
|
-31.29
|
34.71
|
34.26
|
-31.00
|
-31.55
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-24
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[68]
|
Caroline Lucretia; British astronomer (1750-1848). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1176 |
Chevallier
|
Chevallier |
Moon |
51.83 |
45.01
|
51.57
|
45.86
|
44.15
|
52.78
|
50.36
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-27
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Temple; British astronomer (1794-1873). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
16324 |
Chien-Shiung Wu
|
Chien-Shiung Wu |
Moon |
0.70 |
-41.88
|
-153.68
|
-41.87
|
-41.90
|
-153.66
|
-153.69
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
United States
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-121
|
Approved
|
Aug 06, 2024
|
[802]
|
Chinese-American physicist (1912-1997). |
|
Aug 06, 2024
|
1184 |
Ching-Te
|
Ching Te |
Moon |
3.70 |
20.02
|
29.97
|
20.08
|
19.96
|
30.03
|
29.90
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
China
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-42
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Chinese male name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1190 |
Chladni
|
Chladni |
Moon |
13.07 |
3.99
|
1.12
|
4.20
|
3.77
|
1.33
|
0.90
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-59
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Ernst Florens Friedrich; German physicist (1756-1827). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1206 |
Chrétien
|
Chretien |
Moon |
98.63 |
-46.11
|
162.99
|
-44.55
|
-47.70
|
165.11
|
160.82
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-119
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Henri; French mathematician, astronomer (1870-1956). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1214 |
Cichus
|
Cichus |
Moon |
39.18 |
-33.29
|
-21.18
|
-32.64
|
-33.93
|
-20.41
|
-21.96
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-111
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Francesco Degli Stabili (Cecco D'Ascoli); Italian astronomer (1257-1327). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1226 |
Clairaut
|
Clairaut |
Moon |
76.89 |
-47.84
|
13.86
|
-46.57
|
-49.10
|
15.75
|
11.97
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-113
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Alexis Claude; French mathematician (1713-1765). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1232 |
Clark
|
Clark |
Moon |
52.11 |
-38.67
|
119.35
|
-37.82
|
-39.53
|
120.45
|
118.24
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-117
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Alvan; American astronomer (1804-1887); Alvan G.; American astronomer, optician (1832-1897). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1235 |
Clausius
|
Clausius |
Moon |
24.20 |
-36.90
|
-43.93
|
-36.50
|
-37.30
|
-43.53
|
-44.34
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-110
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Rudolf Julius Emmanuel; German physicist (1822-1888). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1236 |
Clavius
|
Clavius |
Moon |
230.77 |
-58.62
|
-14.73
|
-54.82
|
-62.43
|
-7.42
|
-22.03
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-126
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Christopher Klau; German mathematician (1537-1612). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1239 |
Cleomedes
|
Cleomedes |
Moon |
130.77 |
27.60
|
55.50
|
29.76
|
25.44
|
57.93
|
53.07
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-44
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek astronomer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1241 |
Cleostratus
|
Cleostratus |
Moon |
63.23 |
60.32
|
-77.40
|
61.36
|
59.28
|
-75.29
|
-79.50
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-10
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Greek astronomer (unkn-c. 500 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1242 |
Clerke
|
Clerke |
Moon |
6.66 |
21.68
|
29.80
|
21.79
|
21.57
|
29.92
|
29.68
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-42
|
Approved
|
1973
|
-
|
Agnes Mary; British astronomer (1842-1907). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
951 |
C. Mayer
|
C Mayer |
Moon |
37.54 |
63.26
|
17.31
|
63.88
|
62.64
|
18.68
|
15.93
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-13
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Christian; German astronomer, mathematician, physicist (1719-1783). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1256 |
Coblentz
|
Coblentz |
Moon |
32.66 |
-38.09
|
126.65
|
-37.55
|
-38.63
|
127.34
|
125.97
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-117
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
William Weber; American physicist, astronomer (1873-1962). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1261 |
Cockcroft
|
Cockcroft |
Moon |
92.16 |
31.09
|
-162.91
|
32.61
|
29.57
|
-161.13
|
-164.68
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-51
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Sir John Douglas; British nuclear physicist; Nobel laureate (1897-1967). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1271 |
Collins
|
Collins |
Moon |
2.58 |
1.30
|
23.71
|
1.34
|
1.26
|
23.75
|
23.67
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Michael; American astronaut (1930-Live). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1273 |
Colombo
|
Colombo |
Moon |
79.02 |
-15.26
|
46.02
|
-13.95
|
-16.56
|
47.37
|
44.67
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Spain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-79
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[75]
|
Columbus, Christopher; Spanish explorer (1451-1506). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1278 |
Compton
|
Compton |
Moon |
164.63 |
55.86
|
104.05
|
58.62
|
53.19
|
109.07
|
99.38
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-16
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Arthur Holly; American physicist, Nobel laureate (1892-1962); Karl Taylor; American physicist (1887-1954). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1279 |
Comrie
|
Comrie |
Moon |
59.25 |
23.39
|
-113.17
|
24.37
|
22.42
|
-112.10
|
-114.23
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-53
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Leslie John; British astronomer (1893-1950). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1280 |
Comstock
|
Comstock |
Moon |
73.23 |
21.59
|
-122.05
|
22.80
|
20.38
|
-120.75
|
-123.35
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-53
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
George Cary; American astronomer (1855-1934). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1285 |
Condon
|
Condon |
Moon |
34.85 |
1.87
|
60.36
|
2.45
|
1.30
|
60.94
|
59.79
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-62
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[75]
|
Edward Uhler; American physicist (1902-1974). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1286 |
Condorcet
|
Condorcet |
Moon |
74.85 |
12.10
|
69.58
|
13.33
|
10.87
|
70.85
|
68.32
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-62
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Jean de; French mathematician (1743-1794). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1288 |
Congreve
|
Congreve |
Moon |
57.61 |
-0.28
|
-167.84
|
0.67
|
-1.23
|
-166.89
|
-168.79
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-87
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Sir William; British rocket engineer, inventor (1772-1828). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1289 |
Conon
|
Conon |
Moon |
20.96 |
21.66
|
1.95
|
22.00
|
21.31
|
2.32
|
1.58
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Conon of Samos; Greek astronomer (c. 260 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1292 |
Cook
|
Cook |
Moon |
45.16 |
-17.50
|
48.81
|
-16.75
|
-18.24
|
49.59
|
48.03
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-97
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
James; British explorer (1728-1779). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1294 |
Cooper
|
Cooper |
Moon |
51.87 |
52.68
|
175.92
|
53.54
|
51.83
|
177.33
|
174.51
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-18
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
John Cobb; American jurist, scholar (1887-1967). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1296 |
Copernicus
|
Copernicus |
Moon |
96.07 |
9.62
|
-20.08
|
11.21
|
8.04
|
-18.47
|
-21.68
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Poland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-58
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Nicholas; Polish astronomer (1473-1543). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1308 |
Cori
|
Cori |
Moon |
67.22 |
-50.48
|
-152.91
|
-49.37
|
-51.59
|
-151.16
|
-154.65
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Czechoslovakia
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-133
|
Approved
|
1979
|
-
|
Gerty Theresa Radnitz; Czech-American physiologist; Nobel laureate (1896-1957). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1313 |
Coriolis
|
Coriolis |
Moon |
78.56 |
0.56
|
171.80
|
1.86
|
-0.73
|
173.09
|
170.50
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-68
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Gaspard-Gustave de; French physicist (1792-1843). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6811 |
[Corneille]
|
Corneille |
Moon |
0.00 |
12.30
|
134.80
|
12.30
|
12.30
|
134.80
|
134.80
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-66
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Pierre; French dramatist (1606-1684). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The IAU-approved name for this feature is Chauvenet S. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
1322 |
Couder
|
Couder |
Moon |
18.56 |
-4.90
|
-92.58
|
-4.60
|
-5.21
|
-92.28
|
-92.89
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-90
|
Approved
|
1985
|
[198]
|
André; French astronomer (1897-1979). |
Formerly Maunder Z |
Oct 18, 2010
|
1323 |
Coulomb
|
Coulomb |
Moon |
89.72 |
54.46
|
-115.00
|
55.95
|
52.99
|
-112.41
|
-117.50
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-20
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[75]
|
Charles-Augustin de; French physicist (1736-1806). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1325 |
Courtney
|
Courtney |
Moon |
1.24 |
25.14
|
-30.81
|
25.16
|
25.11
|
-30.78
|
-30.83
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
England
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-39
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
English male name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1329 |
Cremona
|
Cremona |
Moon |
85.12 |
67.24
|
-90.86
|
68.64
|
65.83
|
-87.23
|
-94.49
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-9
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[89]
|
Antonio Luigi Gaudenzio Guiseppe; Italian mathematician (1830-1903). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1333 |
Crile
|
Crile |
Moon |
9.30 |
14.21
|
45.98
|
14.36
|
14.05
|
46.14
|
45.83
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-61
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[75]
|
George Washington; American doctor (1864-1943). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1336 |
Crocco
|
Crocco |
Moon |
67.50 |
-46.98
|
150.51
|
-45.87
|
-48.10
|
152.16
|
148.88
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-118
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Gaetano Arturo; Italian aeronautical engineer (1877-1968). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1337 |
Crommelin
|
Crommelin |
Moon |
93.48 |
-67.46
|
-147.95
|
-65.92
|
-69.00
|
-143.93
|
-151.98
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-142
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Andrew Claude De La Cherois; British astronomer (1865-1939). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1339 |
Crookes
|
Crookes |
Moon |
48.25 |
-10.40
|
-165.10
|
-9.60
|
-11.19
|
-164.29
|
-165.91
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-87
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Sir William; British physicist, chemist (1832-1919). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1340 |
Crozier
|
Crozier |
Moon |
22.51 |
-13.56
|
50.72
|
-13.19
|
-13.93
|
51.10
|
50.34
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-80
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Francis Rawdon Moira; British explorer (1796-1848). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1343 |
Crüger
|
Cruger |
Moon |
45.94 |
-16.68
|
-66.96
|
-15.92
|
-17.43
|
-66.17
|
-67.75
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-92
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Peter; German mathematician (1580-1639). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1344 |
Ctesibius
|
Ctesibius |
Moon |
32.10 |
0.83
|
118.75
|
1.36
|
0.31
|
119.28
|
118.22
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Africa
|
Egypt
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-65
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Egyptian physicist (unkn-c. 100 B.C.). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1350 |
Curie
|
Curie |
Moon |
138.87 |
-23.05
|
92.28
|
-20.77
|
-25.35
|
94.78
|
89.80
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-100
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Pierre; French physicist, chemist; Nobel laureate (1859-1906). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1352 |
Curtis
|
Curtis |
Moon |
2.88 |
14.57
|
56.79
|
14.62
|
14.53
|
56.84
|
56.74
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-62
|
Approved
|
1973
|
-
|
Heber Doust; American astronomer (1872-1942). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1353 |
Curtius
|
Curtius |
Moon |
99.29 |
-67.08
|
4.40
|
-65.44
|
-68.72
|
8.61
|
0.20
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-137
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Curtz, Albert; German astronomer (1600-1671). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1354 |
Cusanus
|
Cusanus |
Moon |
60.87 |
71.82
|
69.40
|
72.82
|
70.82
|
72.62
|
66.18
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-5
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Nikolaus Krebs; German mathematician, philosopher (1401-1464). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1356 |
Cuvier
|
Cuvier |
Moon |
77.30 |
-50.29
|
9.69
|
-49.02
|
-51.57
|
11.69
|
7.70
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-126
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Georges; French natural scientist, paleontologist (1769-1832). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1371 |
Cyrano
|
Cyrano |
Moon |
79.58 |
-20.37
|
157.37
|
-19.05
|
-21.68
|
158.77
|
155.97
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-103
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Cyrano De Bergerac Savinien; French writer (1615-1655). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1372 |
Cyrillus
|
Cyrillus |
Moon |
98.09 |
-13.29
|
24.07
|
-11.67
|
-14.91
|
25.73
|
22.40
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Africa
|
Egypt
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-78
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Saint Cyril; Egyptian theologian, chronologist (unkn-A.D. 444). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1373 |
Cysatus
|
Cysatus |
Moon |
47.77 |
-66.21
|
-6.34
|
-65.42
|
-67.00
|
-4.39
|
-8.29
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Switzerland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-137
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Cysat, Jean-Baptiste; Swiss mathematician, astronomer (1588-1657). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1381 |
Daedalus
|
Daedalus |
Moon |
93.61 |
-5.83
|
179.40
|
-4.29
|
-7.38
|
-179.05
|
177.85
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-86
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Greek mythological character. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1385 |
Dag
|
Dag |
Moon |
0.36 |
18.71
|
5.26
|
18.72
|
18.70
|
5.27
|
5.26
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Scandinavian
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-41
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Scandinavian male name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1388 |
Daguerre
|
Daguerre |
Moon |
45.79 |
-11.91
|
33.61
|
-11.15
|
-12.66
|
34.39
|
32.84
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-79
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[75]
|
Louis-Jacques-Mandé; French artist, chemist, photographer (1789-1851). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1389 |
Dale
|
Dale |
Moon |
23.41 |
-9.56
|
82.93
|
-9.17
|
-9.94
|
83.32
|
82.54
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-81
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Sir Henry Hallett; British physiologist; Nobel laureate (1875-1968). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1694 |
d'Alembert
|
d Alembert |
Moon |
233.55 |
51.07
|
164.89
|
54.92
|
47.22
|
171.02
|
158.76
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-18
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Jean-Le-Rond; French mathematician, physicist (1717-1783). |
Spelling changed from D'Alembert March 22, 2010. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
1392 |
Dalton
|
Dalton |
Moon |
60.69 |
17.07
|
-84.45
|
18.07
|
16.06
|
-83.41
|
-85.50
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-37
|
Approved
|
1964
|
[67]
|
John; British chemist, physicist (1766-1844). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1393 |
Daly
|
Daly |
Moon |
14.96 |
5.74
|
59.50
|
5.99
|
5.50
|
59.75
|
59.25
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
Canada
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-62
|
Approved
|
1973
|
[89]
|
Reginald Aldworth; Canadian-born American geologist (1871-1957). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1396 |
Damoiseau
|
Damoiseau |
Moon |
36.66 |
-4.85
|
-61.25
|
-4.25
|
-5.46
|
-60.64
|
-61.86
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-74
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Baron Marie-Charles-Theodor de; French astronomer (1768-1846). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1400 |
Daniell
|
Daniell |
Moon |
28.20 |
35.42
|
31.16
|
35.87
|
34.97
|
31.64
|
30.67
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-26
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
John Frederick; British physicist, chemist, meteorologist (1790-1845). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1402 |
Danjon
|
Danjon |
Moon |
69.30 |
-11.42
|
123.90
|
-10.28
|
-12.56
|
125.07
|
122.74
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-83
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Andre; French astronomer (1890-1967). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1405 |
Dante
|
Dante |
Moon |
53.83 |
25.36
|
180.00
|
26.24
|
24.47
|
-179.02
|
179.01
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-50
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Alighieri; Italian poet (1265-1321). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6813 |
[Dario]
|
Dario |
Moon |
0.00 |
-11.30
|
90.70
|
-11.30
|
-11.30
|
90.70
|
90.70
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
South and Central America
|
Nicaragua
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-82
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Ruben; Nicaraguan author (1867-1916). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Brunner N. |
Oct 18, 2010
|
1415 |
Darney
|
Darney |
Moon |
14.81 |
-14.61
|
-23.57
|
-14.36
|
-14.85
|
-23.32
|
-23.82
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-76
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Maurice; French astronomer (1882-1958). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1695 |
D'Arrest
|
D Arrest |
Moon |
29.67 |
2.26
|
14.60
|
2.75
|
1.78
|
15.09
|
14.11
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Heinrich Louis; German astronomer (1822-1875). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1697 |
D'Arsonval
|
D Arsonval |
Moon |
30.36 |
-10.31
|
124.59
|
-9.81
|
-10.81
|
125.10
|
124.08
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-83
|
Approved
|
1976
|
[68]
|
Jacques Arsène; French physicist (1851-1940). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1417 |
Darwin
|
Darwin |
Moon |
122.18 |
-19.93
|
-69.21
|
-17.91
|
-21.94
|
-67.06
|
-71.35
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-92
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Charles; British natural scientist (1809-1882). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1421 |
Das
|
Das |
Moon |
35.95 |
-26.49
|
-137.05
|
-25.90
|
-27.08
|
-136.39
|
-137.71
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
India
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-106
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Amil Kumar; Indian astronomer (1902-1961). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1424 |
Daubrée
|
Daubree |
Moon |
14.67 |
15.73
|
14.75
|
15.97
|
15.49
|
15.00
|
14.50
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-60
|
Approved
|
1973
|
-
|
Gabriel-Auguste; French geologist (1814-1896). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1376 |
da Vinci
|
da Vinci |
Moon |
37.46 |
9.10
|
44.95
|
9.72
|
8.49
|
45.58
|
44.33
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-61
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Leonardo; Italian artist, inventor, mathematician (1452-1519). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1428 |
Davisson
|
Davisson |
Moon |
92.46 |
-37.93
|
-174.97
|
-36.44
|
-39.42
|
-173.18
|
-176.78
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-120
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Clinton Joseph; American physicist; Nobel laureate (1881-1958). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1429 |
Davy
|
Davy |
Moon |
33.94 |
-11.85
|
-8.15
|
-11.29
|
-12.41
|
-7.58
|
-8.72
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-77
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[55]
|
Humphry; British physicist (1778-1829). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
16270 |
Dawa
|
Dawa |
Moon |
0.65 |
-85.45
|
31.66
|
-85.44
|
-85.47
|
31.82
|
31.52
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Asia
|
Tibet
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-144
|
Approved
|
Mar 04, 2024
|
[781]
|
Tibetan male first name. |
|
Mar 04, 2024
|
1430 |
Dawes
|
Dawes |
Moon |
17.60 |
17.21
|
26.34
|
17.50
|
16.92
|
26.65
|
26.04
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-42
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
William Rutter; British astronomer (1799-1868). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1432 |
Dawson
|
Dawson |
Moon |
44.32 |
-66.99
|
-135.05
|
-66.28
|
-67.70
|
-133.35
|
-136.72
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
South and Central America
|
Argentina
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-142
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Bernhard Hildebrandt; Argentinean astronomer (1890-1960). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
14138 |
D. Brown
|
D Brown |
Moon |
16.12 |
-41.65
|
-147.16
|
-41.38
|
-41.91
|
-146.80
|
-147.52
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
United States
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-121
|
Approved
|
2006
|
-
|
David McDowell; American astronaut, Space Shuttle Columbia Mission Specialist (1956-2003). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1452 |
Debes
|
Debes |
Moon |
31.92 |
29.47
|
51.62
|
30.00
|
28.95
|
52.23
|
51.02
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-44
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[67]
|
Ernst; German cartographer (1840-1923). |
None |
Nov 22, 2010
|
1454 |
Debus
|
Debus |
Moon |
19.77 |
-10.68
|
99.68
|
-10.36
|
-11.01
|
100.01
|
99.35
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-82
|
Approved
|
2000
|
[139]
|
Kurt Heinrich; German physicist (1908-1983). |
Formerly Ganskiy H |
Oct 18, 2010
|
1455 |
Debye
|
Debye |
Moon |
127.03 |
49.43
|
-176.03
|
51.25
|
47.60
|
-172.84
|
-179.23
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
The Netherlands (Dutch)
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-18
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
Peter Joseph William; Dutch physicist, chemist; Nobel laureate (1884-1966). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1456 |
Dechen
|
Dechen |
Moon |
12.04 |
46.12
|
-68.18
|
46.32
|
45.92
|
-67.89
|
-68.47
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Germany
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-22
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Ernst Heinrich Karl von; German geologist, mineralogist (1800-1889). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
6814 |
[Defoe]
|
Defoe |
Moon |
0.00 |
-6.00
|
80.50
|
-6.00
|
-6.00
|
80.50
|
80.50
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-81
|
Not Approved
|
-
|
-
|
Daniel; British author (c. 1661-1731). |
This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Kästner B. |
Mar 25, 2011
|
1437 |
De Forest
|
De Forest |
Moon |
56.26 |
-76.94
|
-163.33
|
-76.01
|
-77.86
|
-159.23
|
-167.44
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-142
|
Approved
|
1970
|
-
|
Lee; American inventor (1873-1961). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1438 |
de Gasparis
|
de Gasparis |
Moon |
30.90 |
-25.83
|
-50.83
|
-25.32
|
-26.34
|
-50.26
|
-51.39
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Italy
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-92
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Annibale; Italian astronomer (1819-1892). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1439 |
de Gerlache
|
de Gerlache |
Moon |
32.71 |
-88.48
|
-88.34
|
-87.95
|
-89.02
|
-67.59
|
-109.10
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Belgium
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-144
|
Approved
|
2000
|
[59]
|
Adrien; Belgian Antarctic explorer (1866-1934). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1467 |
Delambre
|
Delambre |
Moon |
51.49 |
-1.94
|
17.39
|
-1.09
|
-2.79
|
18.24
|
16.54
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-78
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Jean-Baptiste Joseph; French astronomer (1749-1822). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1440 |
De La Rue
|
De La Rue |
Moon |
135.22 |
59.02
|
52.84
|
61.29
|
56.83
|
57.34
|
48.62
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Great Britain
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-14
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Warren; British astronomer (1815-1889). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1468 |
Delaunay
|
Delaunay |
Moon |
44.63 |
-22.26
|
2.62
|
-21.52
|
-22.99
|
3.41
|
1.82
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-95
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[89]
|
Charles-Eugène; French astronomer (1816-1872). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1470 |
Delia
|
Delia |
Moon |
1.57 |
-10.91
|
-6.13
|
-10.89
|
-10.94
|
-6.10
|
-6.15
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Greek
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-77
|
Approved
|
1976
|
-
|
Greek female name. |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1472 |
Delisle
|
Delisle |
Moon |
24.83 |
29.98
|
-34.68
|
30.39
|
29.57
|
-34.20
|
-35.15
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-39
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Joseph Nicolas; French astronomer (1688-1768). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1473 |
Dellinger
|
Dellinger |
Moon |
82.04 |
-6.87
|
140.70
|
-5.52
|
-8.22
|
142.06
|
139.33
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
North America
|
American
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-84
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[68]
|
John Howard; American physicist (1886-1962). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1474 |
Delmotte
|
Delmotte |
Moon |
32.16 |
27.16
|
60.20
|
27.68
|
26.64
|
60.71
|
59.70
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
France
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-44
|
Approved
|
1935
|
[66]
|
Gabriel; French astronomer (1876-1950). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1477 |
Delporte
|
Delporte |
Moon |
42.50 |
-15.89
|
121.55
|
-15.19
|
-16.59
|
122.28
|
120.83
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Belgium
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-83
|
Approved
|
1970
|
[89]
|
Eugène Joseph; Belgian astronomer (1882-1955). |
|
Oct 18, 2010
|
1480 |
Deluc
|
Deluc |
Moon |
45.69 |
-55.02
|
-2.98
|
-54.26
|
-55.77
|
-1.66
|
-4.29
|
Planetographic, +East, -180 - 180
|
Europe
|
Switzerland
|
Crater, craters |
AA |
LAC-126
|
Approved
|
<