Fesenkov (Martian crater)
Fesenkov crater on the image based on THEMIS day infrared. | |
Planet | Mars |
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Coordinates | 21°48′N 86°42′W / 21.8°N 86.7°WCoordinates: 21°48′N 86°42′W / 21.8°N 86.7°W |
Eponym | Vasilii G. Fesenkov, a Russian astrophysicist (1889-1972) |
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]
- 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
References
- ↑ "Fesenkov (Martian crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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