Vitruvius ( crater ) Crater characteristics Vitruvius from Apollo 17 . NASA  photo . Coordinates 17.6° N , 31.3° E Diameter 30 km Depth 1.5 km Colongitude    329° at sunrise Eponym Marcus P. Vitruvius Vitruvius is a small lunar impact crater that lies on the northern edge of the Mare Tranquillitatis . To the east is Gardner crater , and to the northeast is Fabbroni crater . To the north-northwest is the elongated Mons Vitruvius mountain , and beyond is the valley that served as the landing site of the Apollo 17 mission . The rim of Vitrivius is somewhat circular , but the sides are uneven to the north and east . The rim peaks in height to the northwest . The interior floor is uneven , with some low rises in the southwest . A small crater is attached to southern outer rim . The surroundings grow more rugged to the north of the 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 Vitruvius crater . Vitruvius Latitude Longitude Diameter B 16.4° N 33.0° E 18 km G 13.9° N 34.6° E 6 km H 16.4° N 33.9° E 22 km L 19.0° N 30.7° E 6 km M 16.1° N 31.5° E 5 km T 17.1° N 33.2° E 15 km The following craters have been renamed by the IAU . Vitruvius A — See Gardner crater . Vitruvius E — See Fabbroni crater . References See the reference table for the general listing of literature and web sites that were used in the compilation of this page . External links LTO-43D4 Vitruvius — L & PI topographic map Categories : Craters on the Moon Vitruvius from Apollo 17 . NASA  photo . 17.6 N 31.3 E 30 km 1.5 km 329 Marcus P. Vitruvius 