Mons Vitruvius (Moon)

Named from nearby crater.

Mons Vitruvius is a mountain that is located in the Montes Taurus region just to the north of Mare Tranquillitatis and to the southeast of Mare Serenitatis. It rises to a maximum height of about 2.3 km near the northeastern end. (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.

NW 19 km

South Massif

Walking
8 Hours 43 Minutes

N 16 km

Bear Mountain(last)

Walking
7 Hours 42 Minutes

NE 78 km

Maraldi R

MRV
1 Hour 13 Minutes
Walking
1 Day 11 Hours

W 35 km

Rima Rudolf

Walking
16 Hours 4 Minutes

Mons Vitruvius

19.33° N 30.74° E

E 123 km

Maraldi

MRV
1 Hour 55 Minutes
Walking
2 Days 7 Hours

SW 47 km

Fabbroni

Walking
21 Hours 46 Minutes

S 46 km

Vitruvius(next)

Walking
21 Hours 4 Minutes

SE 95 km

Vitruvius T

MRV
1 Hour 29 Minutes
Walking
1 Day 19 Hours

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