Furnerius

A large, ancient crater in the southeastern highlands near the limb, part of a prominent crater chain.

Visual Description

Furnerius appeared as a large, heavily degraded crater in the southeastern region of the Moon, located near the limb. The crater showed the characteristic features of an ancient formation, with worn walls and a floor marked by smaller impacts. Furnerius formed part of a prominent linear chain of large craters including Petavius, Vendelinus, and Langrenus, creating a striking pattern visible even in small telescopes.

Notable Features

• Large ancient crater, 125 km diameter
• Heavily degraded walls
• Part of prominent crater chain
• Located near southeastern limb
• Floor contains smaller craters

Notes

• Named after French Jesuit mathematician Georges Fournier
• Part of spectacular southeastern crater chain
• Best observed 3-5 days after new moon
• Coordinates: 36.0°S, 60.4°E
• Affected by foreshortening near limb