Fesenkov (Martian crater)
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| Fesenkov Crater | |
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 Map of Lunae Palus with labels. Kasei Valles is a very large ancient river valley. |
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| Planet | Mars |
| Coordinates | 21°48′N 86°42′W / 21.8°N 86.7°WCoordinates: 21°48′N 86°42′W / 21.8°N 86.7°W |
| Eponym | Vasilii G. Fesenkov, a Russian astrophysicist (1889-1972) |
Fesenkov Crater is an impact crater in the Lunae Palus quadrangle of Mars. It is located at 21.8° N and 86.7° W. It was named after Vasilii G. Fesenkov, a Russian astrophysicist (1889–1972).[1]
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Fesenkov Crater Central Peak, as seen by HiRISE.
References [edit]
- ^ Blue, Jennifer. "Fesenkov (Martian crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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