| Crater characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 9.1° N, 45.0° E |
| Diameter | 38 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Colongitude | 316° at sunrise |
| Eponym | Leonardo da Vinci |
da Vinci is a lunar crater that is located in the eastern part of the Moon, to the northwest of Mare Fecunditatis. It lies along the eastern shore of the Sinus Concordiae, a bay along the eastern edge of Mare Tranquillitatis. Nearby craters include Watts to the southeast and Lawrence to the southwest, both smaller in dimension than da Vinci. This formation has been heavily damaged and reshaped until it is scarcely recognizable as a crater. Sections of the low eastern rim and a portion to the northwest are still somewhat intact, although they more closely resemble curved ridges than a crater wall. There are gaps in the rim to the south and north, and the interior is irregular with portions having been resurfaced. The terrain along the northern and western exterior of the crater is irregular and hilly. A low ridge to the southeast runs to the vicinity of Watts crater.
Satellite craters
By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater mid-point that is closest to 'da Vinci' crater.
| da Vinci | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 9.7° N | 44.2° E | 18 km |
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