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Macrobius

Macrobius is located in the east, the most notable features being the Macrobius, Posidonius and Vitruvius craters. The region encloses a highland area east of the Mare Serenitatis (Sea of Serenity).
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This region is named after the Roman philosopher Ambrosius Theodosius Macrobius (430 AD).

Region Data

Name
Macrobius

Number
43

NW Corner
32° N 30° E

SE [...]

Mare Humorum

The western region of Mare Humorum (Sea of Moisture) contains the sea from which it is named.
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Region Data

Name
Mare Humorum

Number
93

NW Corner
16° S 50° W

SE Corner
32° S 30° W

Raw Area*
1,072,000 km2

Visible Area*
739,000 km2

Visibility Factor*
69%

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$ 291,000 (USD)

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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

Raw [...]

Mare Undarum

The Mare Undarum (Sea of Waves) from which this eastern region is named is not the only sea within its borders. Other seas include the Mare Fecunditatis (Sea of Fecundity or Fruitfulness), the Mare Spumans (Sea of Foam) and the Mare Crisium (Sea of Crises).
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Region Data

Name
Mare Undarum

Number
62

NW Corner
16° N [...]

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

Visible [...]

Maurolycus

Maurolycus is located in the southern highlands, the most notable features being the Maurolycus, Barocius, Gemma Frisius, and Rabbi Levi craters.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the Sicilian mathematician and astronomer Francesco Maurolico. He was known for documenting astronomical sightings such as the supernova that appeared in Cassiopeia (1572 AD).

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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° [...]

Petavius

Petavius is located in the east on the edge of the southern highlands. The most notable feature is the Petavius crater. The region encloses part of the Mare Fecunditatis (Sea of Fecundity or Fruitfulness).
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the French Jesuit theologian Denis Pétau (1650 AD). Pétau was [...]

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 [...]