Fracastorius
by Moon Publicity on 26/04/09 at 6:51 pm
Fracastorius is located in the east on the edge of the southern highlands, the most notable features being the Fracastorius and Piccolomini craters. To the northwest of this region lies part of the Mare Nectaris (Sea of Nectar).
Geological Survey | Topographical Map
This region is named after the Venetian physician and scholar Girolamo Fracastoro (1500 AD). Hundreds of years before viruses were discovered, he claimed epidemic diseases were spread by tiny particles.
Region Map
| Region Data | |
| Name | Fracastorius |
| Number | 97 |
| NW Corner | 16° S 30° E |
| SE Corner | 32° S 50° E |
| Raw Area* | 1,072,000 km2 |
| Visible Area* | 739,000 km2 |
| Visibility Factor* | 69% |
| Minimum Bid | $ 114,000 (USD) |
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