Scientific Interest
Formation
Plato Crater formed 3.8 billion years ago when an asteroid or comet struck the Moon’s northern highlands, creating a 101 km-wide basin and ejecting debris. The impact carved steep walls and a deep cavity, later reshaped by geological processes.
Volcanic activity flooded the crater with basaltic lava, giving it a smooth, dark floor. This lava buried its central peak and smaller impact features, making Plato distinct from rugged craters.
Micrometeorite impacts and space weathering have altered its surface, but Plato remains well-preserved, offering insights into lunar impacts, volcanism, and surface evolution.
Diameter 101 km (62.7 mi)
Depth 2.4 km (1.5 mi)
Age 3.8 BYO
Eponym Plato
Location of Plato crater as Seen from the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere
* This item is artisan crafted with meticulous care. Given its handmade and hand-finished nature, variations are to be expected and celebrated.
| Size | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 7.25 in (18.4 cm) | 7.25 in (18.4 cm) | 1.5 (3.8 cm) |
| M | 13.25 in (33.6 cm) | 13.25 in (33.6 cm) | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| L | 25.25 in (64.1 cm) | 25.25 in (64.1 cm) | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| XL (Coming Soon) | 49.25 in (125.1 cm) | 49.25 in (125.1 cm) | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
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Location of Plato crater as Seen from the Earth's Northern Hemisphere
Materials
*This item is artisan crafted with meticulous care. Given its handmade and hand-finished nature, variations are to be expected and celebrated.
Dimensions
| Size | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 7.25in (18.4 cm) | 7.25in (18.4 cm) | 1.5 (3.8 cm) |
| M | 13.25 in (33.6 cm) | 13.25 in (33.6 cm) | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| L | 25.25 in (64.1 cm) | 25.25 in (64.1 cm) | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| XL | 49.25 in (125.1 cm) | 49.25 in (125.1 cm) | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
