Taurus-Littrow
Description:
Taurus-Littrow is a deep valley in the Taurus Mountains on the Moon's near side, filled with basaltic lava and surrounded by high massifs.
Formed by the impact that created Mare Serenitatis, it features dark mantle deposits and volcanic glass, indicating explosive volcanic activity.
The valley's geology includes layered basalts and impact breccias, making it a prime site for studying lunar volcanism and basin formation.
How I Got My Name:
Named after the Taurus Mountains and the nearby Littrow Crater, combining geographical and feature-based nomenclature for lunar valleys.
Interesting Fact:
Apollo 17's site in 1972; astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan discovered orange soil, indicating volcanic glass from fire fountains. They traveled 35 km with the rover, collecting 110 kg of samples, the last human mission to the Moon to date.
Location:
Centered at 20.0° N, 31.0° E.
