Asimov (crater)
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| Asimov Crater | |
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 Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE. Bottom of picture shows southeastern wall of crater. Top of picture is edge of mound that fills most of the crater. |
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| Planet | Mars |
| Coordinates | 47°00′S 355°03′W / 47.0°S 355.05°WCoordinates: 47°00′S 355°03′W / 47.0°S 355.05°W |
| Diameter | 84.0 km |
| Eponym | Isaac Asimov (1920–1992), an American biochemist and writer |
Asimov Crater is an impact crater in the Noachis quadrangle of Mars, located at 47.0° S and 355.05° W. It is 84.0 km in diameter and was named after Isaac Asimov (1920–1992), an American biochemist and writer.[1]
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Gullies on mound in Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE.
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Layers in west slope of Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE.
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Close-up of layers in west slope of Asimov Crater. Shadows show the overhang. Some of the layers are much more resistant to erosion, so they stick out. Image from HiRISE.
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East Slope of Central Pit in Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE. Click on image to see more details of the many gullies.
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