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* The name was shortened to '''Mackin''' in [[IAU%20Transactions%20XXIVB|IAU Transactions XXIVB]] (2000). | * The name was shortened to '''Mackin''' in [[IAU%20Transactions%20XXIVB|IAU Transactions XXIVB]] (2000). | ||
* According to the original IAU citation the name honors [http://www.utexas.edu/faculty/council/2000-2001/memorials/AMR/Mackin/mackin.html J. Hoover Mackin] (1905-1968), an American geologist noted for important contributions to many subjects within that discipline, including at the end of his life lunar geology. Although he died before he could do so, during the [[Apollo%20program|Apollo program]] he was one of several experts selected to examine samples returned from the Moon. | * According to the original IAU citation the name honors [http://www.utexas.edu/faculty/council/2000-2001/memorials/AMR/Mackin/mackin.html J. Hoover Mackin] (1905-1968), an American geologist noted for important contributions to many subjects within that discipline, including at the end of his life lunar geology. Although he died before he could do so, during the [[Apollo%20program|Apollo program]] he was one of several experts selected to examine samples returned from the Moon. | ||
| − | * The original inclusion of the suffix "-Apollo" implies there may have been a plan to name a larger feature after Mackin, so that the suffix would be needed to distinguish the two, but no other lunar feature has been named for him. <span class="membersnap">- | + | * The original inclusion of the suffix "-Apollo" implies there may have been a plan to name a larger feature after Mackin, so that the suffix would be needed to distinguish the two, but no other lunar feature has been named for him. <span class="membersnap">- Jim Mosher</span> |
| − | * A small crater north of '''Mackin''' seems to have been called '''''Elves''''' (source''':''' ''APOLLO 17 Preliminary Science Report'').<span class="membersnap">- | + | * A small crater north of '''Mackin''' seems to have been called '''''Elves''''' (source''':''' ''APOLLO 17 Preliminary Science Report'').<span class="membersnap">- DannyCaes <small>May 4, 2014</small></span> |
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Mackin (aka Mackin-Apollo) (Apollo 17 site craterlet name)
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Lat: 20.1°N, Long: 30.7°E, Diam: 0 km, Depth: km, Rükl 25 |
Apollo 17 Site Traverses Chart (with obsolete name)
Images
LPOD Photo Gallery Lunar Orbiter Images Apollo Images
Maps
(LAC zone 43D1) LAC map Geologic map LTO map
IAU page
Description
The Landing Site Name "Mackin" is plotted on Topophotomap 43D1/S1 and Site Traverses chart 43D1S2.
- Mackin (crater) - "J. Hoover Mackin, geomorphologist, teacher, and gentleman was known for his ability to bridge the gap between quantitative and qualitative geologic studies. In later years, he was an irrepressible innovator and a supporter of lunar exploration." (source: APOLLO LUNAR SURFACE JOURNAL, Eric M. Jones).
Description: Wikipedia
Mackin (correct link)
Additional Information
Nomenclature
- Astronaut-named feature, Apollo 17 site, approved as Mackin-Apollo in IAU Transactions XVIB (1976).
- The name was shortened to Mackin in IAU Transactions XXIVB (2000).
- According to the original IAU citation the name honors J. Hoover Mackin (1905-1968), an American geologist noted for important contributions to many subjects within that discipline, including at the end of his life lunar geology. Although he died before he could do so, during the Apollo program he was one of several experts selected to examine samples returned from the Moon.
- The original inclusion of the suffix "-Apollo" implies there may have been a plan to name a larger feature after Mackin, so that the suffix would be needed to distinguish the two, but no other lunar feature has been named for him. - Jim Mosher
- A small crater north of Mackin seems to have been called Elves (source: APOLLO 17 Preliminary Science Report).- DannyCaes May 4, 2014
LPOD Articles
Bibliography
- Mackin, J. Hoover. 1969. Origin of Lunar Maria. Geological Society of America Bulletin. v. 80, no. 5, pp. 735-748.
- James, Harold L. 1974. Joseph Hoover Mackin in Biographical Memoirs V.45 of the (US) National Academy of Sciences.
- Harland, David M. EXPLORING THE MOON; the Apollo expeditions (Springer, 1999).
- Jones, Eric M. APOLLO LUNAR SURFACE JOURNAL (ALSJ).
