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Plato

The northern region of Plato is located in the Mare Frigoris (Sea of Cold). The most notable feature is the Plato crater.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the well-known Greek philosopher and mathematician Plato.

Region Data

Name
Plato

Number
12

NW Corner
64° N 20° W

SE Corner
48° N 10° E

Raw Area*
984,000 km2

Visible Area*
537,000 km2

Visibility Factor*
55%

Minimum Bid
$ [...]

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).
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
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.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the German/Austrian astronomer and mathematician Georg von Peuerbach (1450 AD). He is known as the father of [...]

Rheita

Rheita is located in the southern highlands. The most notable features are the Fabricius, Metius, Rheita and Stevinus craters.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the astronomer and optician Anton Maria Schyrleus of Rheita (1650 AD) who made several advance in the development of telescopes including the first binoculars.

Region Data

Name
Rheita

Number
114

NW [...]

Rumker

The norther region of Rumker is located in the Oceanus Procellarum (Ocean of Storms). The most notable features of the region is the Mons Rümker a volcanic elevation. The region also contains the Mairan and Sharp craters and the Montes Jura mountain range.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
The German astronomer Carl Ludwig Christian Rümker [...]

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.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map

Region Data

Name
Rupes Altai

Number
96

NW Corner
16° S [...]

Schickard

Schickard is located in the southern highlands. The most notable feature is the Schickard crater.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the German engineer Wilhelm Schickard (1600 AD) who created one of the first mechanical calculators.

Region Data

Name
Schickard

Number
110

NW Corner
32° S 62° W

SE Corner
48° S 38° W

Raw Area*
1,078,000 km2

Visible Area*
522,000 km2

Visibility Factor*
48%

Minimum [...]

Schiller

Schiller is located in the southern highlands. The most notable feature is the Schiller and Longomontanus craters. The Schiller crater is unusual because the shape is a very elongated oval.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the Germany lawyer Julius Schiller (1600 AD) who published a star atlas that replaced “pagan” [...]

Seleucus

The western region of Seleucus contains part of the Oceanus Procellarum (Ocean of Storms).
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the astronomer and philosopher Seleucus of Seleucia (150 BC) who supported the theory that the planets orbited the sun not the earth.

Region Data

Name
Seleucus

Number
38

NW Corner
32° N 70° W

SE Corner
16° N 50° W

Raw [...]

Sinus Iridum

The northern region of Sinus Iridum is located in the Mare Imbrium (Sea of Rains). The most notable feature is the Sinus Iridum (Bay of Rainbows) after which the region is named.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map

Region Data

Name
Sinus Iridum

Number
24

NW Corner
48° N 38° W

SE Corner
32° N 14° W

Raw Area*
1,078,000 km2

Visible Area*
730,000 km2

Visibility Factor*
68%

Minimum Bid
$ [...]