Alcott (crater)

Alcott is an impact crater on Venus.[1] Lava produced by a volcano at one point filled the crater and altered its rim.[1][2]

Crater characteristics
Radar image of Alcott crater
PlanetVenus
Coordinates59.5°S 354.4°E / -59.5; 354.4
Diameter66 km
EponymLouisa May Alcott

References

  1. Frances, Peter (2012). Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide. New York, New York: DK Publishing. p. 123. ISBN 978-0-7566-9841-6. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  2. Guide to Magellan Image Interpretation. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 1993. p. 89. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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