Mont Blanc (Moon)

Named for terrestrial mountain in Alps.

Mont Blanc is a mountain in the Montes Alpes range. Its width is about 25 kilometers; the height is 3.7–3.8 km above adjacent plains of Mare Imbrium and 1.12 km above lunar level of zero elevation The name , the highest mountain of terrestrial Alps, was proposed for this mountain by Johann Hieronymus Schröter. (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 42 km

Alpes B

Walking
19 Hours 23 Minutes

N 94 km

Montes Alpes(next)

MRV
1 Hour 28 Minutes
Walking
1 Day 18 Hours

NE 150 km

Vallis Alpes

MRV
2 Hours 20 Minutes
Walking
2 Days 20 Hours

W 142 km

Piazzi Smyth M

MRV
2 Hours 13 Minutes
Walking
2 Days 16 Hours

Mont Blanc

45.41° N 0.44° E

E 110 km

Cassini K

MRV
1 Hour 43 Minutes
Walking
2 Days 2 Hours

SW 118 km

Piazzi Smyth W

MRV
1 Hour 51 Minutes
Walking
2 Days 5 Hours

S 67 km

Promontorium Deville(last)

MRV
1 Hour 2 Minutes
Walking
1 Day 6 Hours

SE 46 km

Cassini P

Walking
21 Hours 7 Minutes

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