Davy

A crater in the central highlands notable for the prominent catena (crater chain) on its floor.

Visual Description

Davy appeared as a moderately sized crater in the highlands region west of Mare Nubium. The most distinctive feature was Catena Davy, a remarkable chain of small craters crossing the crater’s floor, likely formed by the impact of a fragmented comet or asteroid. The main crater showed worn walls and a floor marked by this unusual linear feature, making it one of the Moon’s most interesting examples of secondary crater chains.

Notable Features

• Crater with prominent floor catena
• Catena Davy crosses crater floor
• Worn crater walls
• Located west of Mare Nubium
• Classic example of crater chain

Notes

• Named after English chemist Humphry Davy
• Catena Davy is prominent telescopic feature
• Best observed 9-10 days after new moon
• Coordinates: 11.8°S, 8.1°W
• Excellent target for crater chain observation