Haworth (crater)

Haworth is an impact crater that lies at the south pole of the Moon.[1] The crater is named after Walter Haworth.[2]

Haworth
Haworth Crater as imaged by Diviner. NASA photo.
Coordinates86.9°S 4°W / -86.9; -4
Diameter51.4 km
EponymWalter Haworth

Description

The crater was imaged by Diviner. Cabeus Crater is nearby.

See also

References

  1. "Chandrayaan-1 peeks inside Moon craters". Astronomy.com. January 16, 2009. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
  2. "Two New Crater Names Approved for Earth's Moon". U.S. Geological Survey. October 30, 2008. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved June 22, 2010.


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