8 Homeward (crater)
8 Homeward is a lunar impact crater that is located on the southern hemisphere on the far side of the Moon. It is visible in the left horizon of the famous Earthrise photograph (AS08-14-2383) taken by astronaut William Anders on the Apollo 8 mission to the moon in 1968. The crater's name was approved by the IAU on 5 October 2018.[1] The crater Anders' Earthrise, also visible in the Earthrise photograph, was named at the same time.
 The Earthrise photograph (AS08-14-2383) 8 Homeward crater is near the left horizon | |
| Coordinates | 12.02°S 97.09°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 12.52 |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Eponym | Crater visible in the iconic Earthrise color photograph |
Oblique view of 8 Homeward crater from Apollo 17 panoramic camera
8 Homeward was previously designated Ganskiy M. It lies west of the crater Pasteur and south of Ganskiy.
References
- 8 Homeward Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
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