Vitruvius (crater)
| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 17.6° N |
| Longitude | 31.3° E |
| Diameter | 30 km |
| Depth | 1.5 km |
| Colongitude | 329° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Marcus P. Vitruvius |
| References | See listing |
Vetruvius is a small lunar Impact crater that lies on the northern edge of the Mare Tranquillitatis. To the east is Gardner crater, and to the northeast is Fabbroni crater. To the north-northwest is the elongated Mons Vitruvius mountain, and beyond is the valley that served as the landing site of the Apollo 17 mission.
The rim of Vitrivius is somewhat circular, with relatively straighter sides to the north and east, and the rim peaks in height to the northwest. The interior floor is relatively level, with some low rises in the southwest. A small crater is attached to southern outer rim.
Satellite craters
By convention these features are identified on Lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater mid-point that is closest to Vitruvius crater.
| Vitruvius | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 16.4° N | 33.0° E | 18 km |
| G | 13.9° N | 34.6° E | 6 km |
| H | 16.4° N | 33.9° E | 22 km |
| L | 19.0° N | 30.7° E | 6 km |
| M | 16.1° N | 31.5° E | 5 km |
| T | 17.1° N | 33.2° E | 15 km |
The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.
- Vitruvius A — See Gardner crater.
- Vitruvius E — See Fabbroni crater.