Haworth (crater)

Haworth

Haworth Crater as imaged by Diviner. NASA photo.
Coordinates 86°54′S 4°00′W / 86.9°S 4°W / -86.9; -4Coordinates: 86°54′S 4°00′W / 86.9°S 4°W / -86.9; -4
Diameter 35
Eponym Walter Haworth

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

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. Retrieved June 22, 2010.


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