kraateristas
Kraateristas is a term used to refer to individuals who study impact craters, including professional scientists such as planetary geologists and craterologists, as well as amateur enthusiasts who engage in crater mapping and analysis. The term is not widely standardized and tends to appear in informal contexts, online discussions, and some science fiction writings. It is often used to denote a community of practitioners rather than a formal profession.
Etymology and usage of the word kraateristas reflect a blend of the English word crater with the
Activities commonly associated with kraateristas include cataloging and measuring craters, analyzing their morphology and spatial distribution,
Relationship to formal science varies by context. While craterology and planetary geology provide established frameworks, kraateristas
See also: crater, impact crater, planetary geology, craterology, crater mapping.