Gilbert (Martian crater)
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This redirect is about the crater on Mars. For the crater on the Moon, see Gilbert (lunar crater).
Crater on Mars
 Location of Gilbert Crater | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 68°00′S 86°18′E / 68°S 86.3°E / -68; 86.3 |
| Quadrangle | Mare Australe |
| Diameter | 121 km |
| Eponym | G. K. Gilbert |
Gilbert is a large Martian crater located in the south of the planet in the Mare Australe quadrangle. 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 Karl Gilbert.[1]
Gilbert crater is north of Promethei Mons.
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