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Copernicus

Copernicus is centrally located, the most notable feature being the Copernicus crater, which is probably only rivaled by Tycho as the most visible crater on the Moon. The region contains other minor craters including Eratosthenes. If the lunar seas were filled with water, Copernicus would be an island surrounded by several seas.
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Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar is centrally located, the most notable features being the Julius Caesar and Plinius craters. The Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquility) covers most of this region.
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This region is named after the well-known Roman emperor, Julius Caesar (50 BC).

Region Data

Name
Julius Caesar

Number
60

NW Corner
16° N 10° E

SE Corner
0° S 30° [...]

Mare Serenitatis

Mare Serenitatis (Sea of Serenity) is centrally located and encloses the sea from which it was named. The most notable features being Montes Haemus and the Menelaus crater in the southwest and the Posidonius crater in the northeast.
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Region Data

Name
Mare Serenitatis

Number
42

NW Corner
32° N 10° E

SE Corner
16° N 30° E

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Mare Vaporum

The Mare Vaporum (Sea of Vapors) from which this central region is named is not the only sea within its borders. Other seas include the Sinus Aestuum (Bay of Seething), and Sinus Medii (Bay of the Center).
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Region Data

Name
Mare Vaporum

Number
59

NW Corner
16° N 10° W

SE Corner
0° S 10° E

Raw Area*
1,162,000 km2

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Montes Apenninus

The centrally located region of Montes Apenninus encloses the mountain range after which it is named. It contains portions of several seas including the Mare Imbrium (Sea of Rains), Mare Vaporum (Sea of Vapors), Mare Serenitatis (Sea of Serenity), and Palus Putredinis (Marsh of Decay). Other prominent features are the Archimedes and Autolycus [...]

Montes Riphaeus

The centrally located region of Montes Riphaeus encloses the small mountain range after which it is named as well as part the Mare Cognitum (Known Sea) and the Fra Mauro crater.
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This region is named after Riphean Mountains mentioned in some ancient texts.

Region Data

Name
Montes Riphaeus

Number
76

NW Corner
0° S 30° W

SE Corner
16° [...]

Pitatus

Pitatus is centrally located in the Mare Nubium (Sea of Clouds). The most notable features are the Pitatus and Bullialdus craters.
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This region is named after the Italian astronomer and mathematician Pietro Pitati (1550 AD) who authored several astronomical texts and almanacs.

Region Data

Name
Pitatus

Number
94

NW Corner
16° S 30° W

SE Corner
32° S [...]

Ptolemaeus

The centrally located region of Ptolemaeus contains the Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, Albategnius and Hipparchus craters, as well as part of the Mare Nubium (Sea of Clouds) and Sinus Medii (Bay of the Center).
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This region is named after the Roman mathematician and astronomer Ptolemy who wrote several scientific works.

Region Data

Name
Ptolemaeus

Number
77

NW Corner
0° [...]

Purbach

Purbach is centrally located, the most notable features are the Purbach and Arzachel craters. Part of the Mare Nubium (Sea of Clouds) is located on the west side.
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This region is named after the German/Austrian astronomer and mathematician Georg von Peuerbach (1450 AD). He is known as the father of [...]

Rupes Altai

Rupes Altai is centrally located on the edge of the southern highlands. The most notable feature is a long steep mountain called the Rupes Altai, named after the Altai Mountains in Asia. The region contains several craters including the Sacrobosco and Catherina craters.
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Region Data

Name
Rupes Altai

Number
96

NW Corner
16° S [...]