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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 [...]

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%

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$ [...]

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.
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The German astronomer Carl Ludwig Christian Rümker [...]