Hommel M (Moon)

Satellite Feature of Hommel

Named after Johann Hommel - German astronomer, mathematician (1518-1562).

Hommel is a lunar crater located in the southeast section , in a region that is deeply impacted with a multitude of impact craters. The most notable craters nearby are Pitiscus to the north; Rosenberger due east; and Nearch to the southeast. The prominent crater Vlacq is nearly attached to the northeast rim. Also nearby is Asclepi to the west. (wikipedia entry)