Firmicus (crater)
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Firmicus (crater)
Firmicus is a
lunar
crater
that lies in the eastern part of the
Moon
's near side, so that from
Earth
it appears oval in shape due to foreshortening. It is, however, very nearly circular. The crater is located to the west of the
Mare Undarum
, and northeast of the similar-sized
Apollonius crater
. To the north of Firmicus are
van Albada
and
Auzout
craters. Attached to its northwest rim is the
Lacus Perseverantiae
, a miniature
lunar mare
.
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