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J. Herschel

J. Herschel is located in north, the most notable feature being the J. Herschel crater. The Mare Frigoris (Sea of Cold) passes from the southwest to the northeast of this region with part of the Mare Imbrium (Sea of Rains) in the southeast corner.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the English [...]

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.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
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° [...]

Kepler

Kepler is located in the west, the most notable features being the Kepler crater. The crater is like a small island in the middle of the vast Oceanus Procellarum (Ocean of Storms).
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the German mathematician and astronomer Johannes Kepler (1600 AD). He is known for [...]

Langrenus

Langrenus is located in the east, the most notable features being the Langrenus crater. The crater borders the Mare Fecunditatis (Sea of Fecundity or Fruitfulness) to the west.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the Dutch astronomer and cartographer, Michael Florentius van Langren (1650 AD) who made celestial globes.

Region Data

Name
Langrenus

Number
80

NW [...]

Letronne

Letronne is located in the west, the most notable features being the Letronne, Gassendi, Flamsteed, Wichmann and Billy craters. The region encloses the southern part of the vast Oceanus Procellarum (Ocean of Storms).
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the French archaeologist, Jean Antoine Letronne (1840 AD) who translated important works from [...]

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).
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
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.
Geological Survey | Topographical Map

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).
Geological Survey | Topographical Map

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 [...]