Mons Huygens (Moon)

Named after Christiaan Huygens - Dutch astronomer, mathematician, physicist (1629-1695).

Mons Huygens is the Moon's tallest mountain It is about 3.3 miles high and is located in the Montes Apenninus. The Montes Apenninus were formed by the impact that created Mare Imbrium. (wikipedia entry)

A mons is a mountain. On the Moon they are named after terrestrial mountain ranges, nearby craters, and deceased scientists who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their fields.