Mons Rümker

Description

Mons Rümker is an isolated volcanic formation that is located in the northwest part of the Moon's near side, at selenographic coordinates 40.8° N, 58.1° W. The feature forms a large, elevated mound in the northern part of the Oceanus Procellarum. The mound has a diameter of 70 km (43 mi) and climbs to a maximum elevation of about 1,300 m (4,300 ft) above the surrounding plain. It was named after Karl L. C. Rümker.