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Eratosthenian

The Eratosthenian period in the lunar geologic timescale runs from 3200 million years ago to 1100 million years ago. It is named after the crater Eratosthenes, whose formation marks the beginning of this period. The formation of the crater Copernicus marks its end, and the beginning of the subsequent Copernician Period.