Cartographic Resources
Far Side Crater Database
The lunar far side exhibits dramatically different geological characteristics compared to the near side. It features thicker crust, fewer maria (dark basaltic plains), and a higher concentration of impact craters.
Notable features include the South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the largest impact structures in the solar system, measuring approximately 2,500 kilometers in diameter and 13 kilometers deep.
South Pole-Aitken Basin Studies
Detailed geological analysis of the oldest and deepest impact basin on the Moon, with implications for understanding lunar formation and evolution.
Access Research Papers →Crater Nomenclature Database
Official International Astronomical Union (IAU) database of named lunar features, including thousands of craters on the far side.
Browse IAU Database →Topographic Maps and 3D Models
Interactive elevation models and high-resolution topographic maps generated from laser altimetry and photogrammetric data.
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