Plato R (Moon)

Satellite Feature of Plato

Greek philosopher c.428-c.347 B.C.

Plato is the lava-filled remains of a lunar impact crater. It is located on the northeastern shore of the Mare Imbrium, at the western extremity of the Montes Alpes mountain range. In the mare to the south are several rises collectively named the Montes Teneriffe. To the north lies the wide stretch of the Mare Frigoris. (wikipedia entry)