Aristillus A (Moon)

Satellite Feature of Aristillus

Named after Aristillus - Greek astronomer (fl. c. 280 B.C.).

Aristillus is a prominent lunar impact crater that lies in the eastern Mare Imbrium. Directly to the south is the smaller crater Autolycus, while to the southwest is the large Archimedes. The area of mare to the southwest is named the Sinus Lunicus. To the northeast are the craters Theaetetus and Cassini. (wikipedia entry)