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Arkhangelsky (crater)

Coordinates: 41°24′S 24°48′W / 41.4°S 24.8°W / -41.4; -24.8
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Arkhangelsky
Viking Orbiter 1 image
PlanetMars
Coordinates41°24′S 24°48′W / 41.4°S 24.8°W / -41.4; -24.8
QuadrangleArgyre
Diameter117 km (73 mi)
EponymAndrey Arkhangelsky, a Russian geologist

Arkhangelsky is a crater in the Argyre quadrangle of Mars, located at 41.4° S and 24.8° W. It is 117 km (73 mi) across and was named after the Russian geologist Andrey Arkhangelsky.[1]

  • Topographic map showing location of Arkhangelsky and other nearby craters
    Topographic map showing location of Arkhangelsky and other nearby craters
  • Dunes in Arkhangelsky, as seen by THEMIS. Click on image to see possible gullies on central peak.
    Dunes in Arkhangelsky, as seen by THEMIS. Click on image to see possible gullies on central peak.
  • Arkhargelsky crater, as seen by CTX camera (on MRO). Dark spots are dunes.
    Arkhargelsky crater, as seen by CTX camera (on MRO). Dark spots are dunes.
  • Dunes in Arkhargelsky crater, as seen by CTX camera. Note: this is an enlargement of the previous image.
    Dunes in Arkhargelsky crater, as seen by CTX camera. Note: this is an enlargement of the previous image.
  • Old glaciers and gullies in a crater near Arkhargelsky crater, as seen by CTX camera. Note: this is an enlargement of a previous image. Old glaciers are the curved ridges on the floor.
    Old glaciers and gullies in a crater near Arkhargelsky crater, as seen by CTX camera. Note: this is an enlargement of a previous image. Old glaciers are the curved ridges on the floor.
  • Wide view of gullies, as seen by HiRISE under HiWish program
    Wide view of gullies, as seen by HiRISE under HiWish program
  • Close-up of small channels in gullies, as seen by HiRISE under HiWish program. Patterned ground in the shape of polygons can be seen to the right.
    Close-up of small channels in gullies, as seen by HiRISE under HiWish program. Patterned ground in the shape of polygons can be seen to the right.
  • Close-up of a gully showing a channel going across the apron, as seen by HiRISE under HiWish program
    Close-up of a gully showing a channel going across the apron, as seen by HiRISE under HiWish program

See also

References

  1. ^ International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN). "Arkhangelsky on Mars". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 7 January 2021.


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