Picard

A prominent crater on the floor of Mare Crisium, notable for its bright appearance and relatively young age.

Visual Description

Picard appeared as a bright, well-defined crater near the center of the dark Mare Crisium floor. The crater displayed sharp, crisp walls and a relatively flat floor, characteristic of a younger impact feature. Its brightness contrasted dramatically with the surrounding dark mare basalt, making it one of the most prominent features within Mare Crisium and easily identifiable even with moderate magnification.

Notable Features

• Bright crater on Mare Crisium floor
• Sharp, well-preserved walls
• Flat crater floor
• Prominent due to brightness contrast
• Relatively young crater

Notes

• Named after French astronomer Jean Picard
• One of the brightest features in Mare Crisium
• Best observed 3-5 days after new moon
• Coordinates: 14.6°N, 54.7°E
• Excellent telescopic target