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Vitruvius (crater)

Vitruvius (crater) is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Vitruvius (crater) rather than just read about it. In short: Vitruvius is a small lunar impact crater that lies on the northern edge of the Mare Tranquillitatis. To the east is the crater Gardner, and to the northeast is Fabbroni.

Key takeaways

Vitruvius (crater) belongs to science; place it in that map before memorising details.
Learn the definition first, then one example that makes the definition concrete.
Connect Vitruvius (crater) to a quantity you can measure, compute or draw — that is where exam questions come from.
Reproduce the core statement of Vitruvius (crater) from memory before moving on to harder problems.

Reference excerpt

Vitruvius is a small lunar impact crater that lies on the northern edge of the Mare Tranquillitatis. To the east is the crater Gardner, and to the northeast is Fabbroni. To the north-northwest is the elongated Mons Vitruvius mountain, and beyond is the valley where the Apollo 17 mission landed. On the lunar geologic timescale, Vitruvius dates to the Upper (Late) Imbrian age. T. W. Webb describes Vitruvius as having a very dark interior. The rim of Vitruvius is somewhat circular, but the sides are uneven to the north and east. The rim is highest 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. The crater was named after the ancient Roman engineer and architect Vitruvius.

Satellite craters By convention, these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Vitruvius.

The following craters have been renamed by the IAU.

Vitruvius A — See Gardner (crater). Vitruvius E — See Fabbroni (crater). Vitruvius G is named El Greco on Lunar Topographic Orthophotomap LTO-61A1 Cajal, but this name was not approved by the IAU.

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External links

LTO-43D4 Vitruvius — L&PI topographic map Vitruvius at The Moon Wiki Wood, Chuck (August 16, 2004). "Megadome". Lunar Photo of the Day. Archived from the original on May 30, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2017. - also featuring the surrounding craters including Vitruvius "A New Fault". Lunar Photo of the Day. October 22, 2007. Archived from the original on June 14, 2011.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Vitruvius (crater)

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Vitruvius (crater) claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Vitruvius (crater) before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Vitruvius (crater) ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Vitruvius (crater)

In research: Vitruvius (crater) appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Vitruvius (crater) in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Vitruvius (crater) is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Impact craters on the Moon, LQ12 quadrangle, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Vitruvius (crater) outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Vitruvius (crater) in 20 minutes

Read the reference excerpt below once, without taking notes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is Vitruvius (crater) in simple terms?

Vitruvius is a small lunar impact crater that lies on the northern edge of the Mare Tranquillitatis. To the east is the crater Gardner, and to the northeast is Fabbroni.

Why does Vitruvius (crater) matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Vitruvius (crater)?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Vitruvius (crater).