Mendel (Martian crater)
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For the lunar crater, see Mendel (lunar crater). For other things named Mendel, see Mendel (disambiguation).
Crater on Mars
 Location of Mendel Crater | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 58°48′S 161°18′E / 58.8°S 161.3°E / -58.8; 161.3 |
| Quadrangle | Eridania |
| Diameter | 78.6 km |
| Eponym | Gregor Mendel |
Mendel is a crater in Terra Cimmeria, Mars. It is located at 58.8°S, 161.3°E and was named in honor of Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics.[1]
Location
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MOLA map showing location of Mendel Crater in relation to other craters. Colors indicate elevations.
See also
References
- ^ "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Mendel". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
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