Thomas McGetchin
Dr. Thomas McGetchin was a prominent lunar scientist during the Apollo era, known for his significant contributions to the understanding of impact cratering on the moon. His work laid foundational knowledge for future lunar studies, and in recognition of his legacy, a newly discovered crater on the moon has been named after him.
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The feature McGetchin crater is named in honor of Dr. Thomas McGetchin, the late Apollo-era lunar scientist who contributed to a greater understanding of impact cratering on the moon.
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