Autolycus Crater
Description: Autolycus Crater is a small impact crater, 39 kilometers in diameter, with a ray system of bright ejecta, located in Mare Imbrium near Aristillus. Formed in the Copernican era, it has terraced walls and a central peak, typical of fresh craters. The rays overlap with those from nearby craters, indicating relative youth. Part of a prominent crater group, it helps study impact clustering and ejecta patterns on the lunar surface.
How I Got My Name: Named after Autolycus, an ancient Greek astronomer known for his work on the rising and setting of stars.
Interesting Fact: 39 km diameter; part of a prominent crater group in Mare Imbrium. Its rays intersect with Aristillus', creating a striking pattern visible from Earth, and detailed images show secondary craters, illustrating the dynamics of impact events.
Location: 30.7° N, 1.5° E.
