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Clavius

Clavius is located in the southern highlands, the most notable feature being the Clavius and Maginus craters. Being located in the southern highlands, the terrain is rough, but the lunar dust is lighter which offers greater contrast.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the German Jesuit mathematician and astronomer Christopher Clavius, (1600 [...]

Hommel

Hommel is located in south, the most notable feature being the Hommel, Baco, Pitiscus, Vlacq and Rosenberger craters. The region is located in the heart of the southern highlands.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the German astronomer and mathematician Johann Hommel (1550 AD).

Region Data

Name
Hommel

Number
127

NW Corner
48° S 10° E

SE Corner
64° [...]

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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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 [...]

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” [...]

Tycho

Tycho is located in the southern highlands, the most notable feature being the Tycho crater. The Tycho crater is probably the most visible crater on the moon, rivaled only by the Copernicus crater.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the Danish astronomer and alchemist Tycho Brahe (1600 AD). His astronomical observations [...]

Wilhelm

Wilhelm is located in the southern highlands, the most notable features being the Wilhelm and Hainzel craters. The region also includes part of the Palus Epidemiarum (Marsh of Diseases).
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the German astronomer William IV or William the Wise (1550 AD). He is known for his [...]