Fesenkov (Martian crater)
 Fesenkov crater on the image based on THEMIS day infrared. | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 21°48′N 86°42′W / 21.8°N 86.7°W |
| Quadrangle | Lunae Palus |
| Diameter | 87.38 km |
| Eponym | Vasilii G. Fesenkov |
Fesenkov Crater is an impact crater in the Lunae Palus quadrangle of Mars. It is located at 21.8° N and 86.7° W. It was named after Vasilii G. Fesenkov, a Russian astrophysicist (1889–1972).[1]
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Viking Orbiter 1 image -
Fesenkov Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Central peak is visible in the center. Dark spot is dark, basalt sand. -
Fesenkov Crater Central Peak, as seen by HiRISE.
See also
- Impact crater
- Impact event
- List of craters on Mars
- Ore resources on Mars
- Planetary nomenclature
- Water on Mars
References
- ^ "Fesenkov (Martian crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
External links
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