Cyrillus G (Moon)

Satellite Feature of Cyrillus

Named after Saint Cyril Cyrillus - Egyptian theologian, chronologist (unkn-A.D. 444).

Cyrillus is a lunar impact crater located on the northwest edge of Mare Nectaris. Intruding into the northeast rim is the slightly larger, and younger crater Theophilus. To the south is another prominent crater named Catharina. Together these three craters form a prominent trio in the southeast quadrant. (wikipedia entry)