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[1] The International Astronomical Union decides the names for craters on our Moon. [2] The IAU organizes the naming of each particular feature around a particular theme. [3] The names of craters tend to fall into two groups. Typically, it has been for deceased scientists, scholars, explorers, and artists who've become known for their contributions, be they fundamental or outstanding, to their respective fields. [4] But the craters around Apollo crater and the Mare Moscoviense are to be named after respectively decreased American astronauts and Russian cosmonauts.
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What are craters named after?
Craters on planets and moons are often named after famous scientists, artists, and explorers. On Earth, some craters are named after geographic features or towns near where they are located.
What are the moons craters called?
The craters on moons are simply called craters. They are formed by impact events from asteroids, comets, or meteoroids striking the surface of the moon.
How were craters formed on Phobos and Deimos?
The craters on Phobos and Deimos were formed by impacts from meteoroids and other space debris. These objects collide with the moons' surfaces at high speeds, creating craters of various sizes and shapes. Over time, the accumulation of impact events has resulted in the cratered appearance of both moons.
What is the Round pit on moons surface?
A round pit in the moon's surface is called a crater.
Does mercury have more craters than the moon?
Which moon? Different planets have different moons. If you are talking about our moon Murcury has more and deeper craters.
What are craters named after?
Craters on planets and moons are often named after famous scientists, artists, and explorers. On Earth, some craters are named after geographic features or towns near where they are located.
Does Neptune's moons have craters?
what of neptune's moons have craters
Does the planet mercury have craters or moons?
no moons but have big craters
Does Mercury have moons craters and mountains?
Mercury has craters and mountains but no moons.
What happens after a craters hits the moon?
Craters don't hit moons. Craters are the results of meteorites hitting moons.
What are the moons craters called?
The craters on moons are simply called craters. They are formed by impact events from asteroids, comets, or meteoroids striking the surface of the moon.
What made the moons craters?
the moons craters were made by comets an meteors crashing into it :p :0 ;D
Are mars craters bigger then Earth craters?
yes its like the moons
Does Saturn's moons have craters?
ya why?
What are highlights of the moons called?
craters
What is the coolest thing about Mercury?
the craters and that it has no moons
What features are found on the moons surface?
craters
