Tom McGetchin
Tom McGetchin is a scientist who had a lunar crater named after him following its discovery by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The crater was formed between April 11 and May 22, 2024, as a result of an impact from a comet or asteroid, and it is noted for being the largest newly formed crater in the solar system, measuring 222 meters wide and 43 meters deep.
Born on Jan 01, 1936 (90 years old)
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The crater McGetchin is named after lunar researcher Tom McGetchin.
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The crater McGetchin is named after lunar researcher Tom McGetchin.
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The newly discovered crater on the Moon is named after scientist Tom McGetchin.
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