Vitruvius (crater)

Vitruvius is a small lunar impact crater that lies on the northern edge of the Mare Tranquillitatis.

To the north-northwest is the elongated Mons Vitruvius mountain, and beyond is the valley where the Apollo 17 mission landed.

The rim of Vitruvius is somewhat circular, but the sides are uneven to the north and east.

The crater was named after the ancient Roman engineer and architect Vitruvius.

[2] By convention, these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Vitruvius.

The crater (bottom-right) in a Selenochromatic format Image (Si) with some selenochromatic landmarks (yellow)
Oblique view of Vitruvius from Apollo 15 panoramic camera, facing north
Oblique view of Vitruvius from Apollo 8 , at the lunar terminator, with the Montes Taurus in the background.
Oblique view of Vitruvius from Apollo 17 panoramic camera, facing south