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Dawes (lunar crater)
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Dawes is a lunar impact crater located in the wide straight between Mare Serenitatis and Mare Tranquilitatis. To its southwest lies the larger crater Plinius, and to its northeast sits the Mons Argaeus mountain rise. It is named after British astronomer William Rutter Dawes.
Dawes from Apollo 17. NASA photo.
Dawes from Apollo 17. NASA photo.
Oblique view facing south from Apollo 17
Oblique view facing south from Apollo 17
Mare Tranquillitatis
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Mare Tranquillitatis is a lunar mare that sits within the Tranquillitatis basin on the Moon. It is the first location on another celestial body to be visited by humans.
The Sea of Tranquility of the Moon
The Sea of Tranquility of the Moon
A view of the Apollo 11 landing site at center, facing west, with Maskelyne crater in right foreground
A view of the Apollo 11 landing site at center, facing west, with Maskelyne crater in right foreground
The Moon with Mare Tranquillitatis highlighted and the first crewed lunar landing marked.
The Moon with Mare Tranquillitatis highlighted and the first crewed lunar landing marked.
Buzz Aldrin salutes the U.S. flag on Mare Tranquillitatis during Apollo 11 in 1969.
Buzz Aldrin salutes the U.S. flag on Mare Tranquillitatis during Apollo 11 in 1969.