Mendel (Martian crater)
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For the lunar crater, see Mendel (lunar crater). For other things named Mendel, see Mendel (disambiguation).
| Mendel | |
|---|---|
| Planet | Mars |
| Coordinates | 59°06′S 199°00′W / 59.1°S 199.0°WCoordinates: 59°06′S 199°00′W / 59.1°S 199.0°W |
| Diameter | 78.6 km |
| Eponym | Gregor Mendel |
Mendel is the name of a crater in Terra Cimmeria, Mars. It is located at -58.8°N, 161.0°E and was named in honor of Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics.
External links [edit]
- Martian crater Mendel on Google Mars
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