Fabricius

A prominent crater in the southeastern highlands, notable for its terraced walls and association with crater Metius.

Visual Description

Fabricius appeared as a well-defined crater in the southern highlands, located adjacent to the similar-sized crater Metius to the south. The crater displayed relatively well-preserved walls with some terracing visible on the inner slopes. The floor appeared relatively flat with some smaller impacts visible. Fabricius and Metius together formed a prominent pair in the southeastern quadrant, easily identified when near the terminator.

Notable Features

• Well-preserved crater structure
• Terraced inner walls
• Paired with crater Metius
• Relatively flat floor
• Located in southern highlands

Notes

• Named after Dutch astronomer David Fabricius
• Part of a prominent crater pair
• Best observed 5-7 days after new moon
• Coordinates: 42.9°S, 42.0°E
• Good target for studying crater morphology