Manilius

A bright, young crater on the southern shore of Mare Vaporum, notable for its terraced walls and bright appearance.

Visual Description

Manilius appeared as a prominent, bright crater on the northern edge of Mare Vaporum, standing out against the darker mare surface. The crater displayed sharp, well-defined terraced walls that descended to a relatively flat floor. A small central peak was visible under good seeing conditions. The crater’s brightness and excellent preservation indicated its relatively young age compared to surrounding features.

Notable Features

• Bright, well-preserved crater
• Terraced inner walls
• Small central peak
• Located on Mare Vaporum edge
• Sharp, distinct rim

Notes

• Named after Roman astrologer Marcus Manilius
• Excellent example of fresh crater morphology
• Best observed 7-9 days after new moon
• Coordinates: 14.5°N, 9.1°E
• Prominent landmark near central nearside