Gilbert (Martian crater)
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| Gilbert (crater on Mars) | |
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| Planet | Mars |
| Coordinates | 68°00′S 86°18′E / 68°S 86.3°ECoordinates: 68°00′S 86°18′E / 68°S 86.3°E |
| Diameter | 126 km |
| Eponym | Grove K. Gilbert |
Gilbert is a large Martian crater located in the south of the planet in the area of Promethei Terra. It is one of several large craters in the heavily pock-marked upland region. It was named in 1973 in honour of American geologist Grove K. Gilbert.
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