Spörer

Spörer is a lunar crater located on the far side of the Moon, named after the German astronomer Gustav Spörer. It is situated in the southern hemisphere, near the lunar south pole, and is characterized by its irregular shape and multiple small craters within its walls. The crater's rim is eroded and irregular, with a central peak that is lower and less prominent than in many other lunar craters. Spörer is approximately 50 kilometers in diameter and has a depth of about 2.5 kilometers.

The crater's formation is believed to have occurred during the Late Imbrian period, around 3.8 billion years ago. Its irregular shape and the presence of multiple small craters suggest that it has been subjected to significant impact events over time. The central peak is likely the result of the crater's formation, with the peak rising due to the rebound of the lunar surface after the impact.

Spörer is of interest to scientists due to its location near the lunar south pole, where there is evidence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters. The crater's irregular shape and the presence of multiple small craters may also provide insights into the Moon's geological history and the processes that have shaped its surface over time. Future missions to the lunar south pole may target Spörer and other nearby craters for further study.