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| It's easy to find the Santos-Dumont Crater - Look at the moon, the photo is already positioned for Brazilian territory - For those who find it easy to see Saint George on the Moon, locate the space between the two large seas (darker circular spots), which represents the horse's head and legs during rearing. The crater is exactly where the saint's hand holds the spear. |
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| ... in the mountains of Promontorium (cape) Fresnel, which is part of the large mountain range known as the Apennine Mountains. |
Did you know that Alberto Santos=Dumont, the internationally renowned father of aviation, had a lunar crater named in his honor on his centenary? He is one of the few to receive such recognition, and the happy coincidence doesn't stop there; it's that man walked on the moon on his 96th birthday, on July 20, 1969 - a day considered as the second giant leap for humanity, since the first was Dumont's first flight.
Located in the mountains of Promontorium Fresnel, on the eastern shore of Mare Imbrium, the Santos=Dumont crater is a striking feature of the lunar landscape. With a diameter of 8.8 km and a depth of 2 km (though recent measurements suggest a slightly greater maximum depth), it stands out as a point of interest for both astronomers and enthusiasts of aviation and history.
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) decided to choose the crater located at LAT: 27° 42' 00" N, LON: 04° 48' 00" E (selenographic coordinates), a simple impact crater, which is part of the large mountain range known as the Apennine Mountains, on the eastern shore of Mare Imbrium. It was the first lunar crater to be named after a Brazilian. The lunar geographical feature is near the landing site of the Apollo 15 mission."
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