Lassell (Martian crater)
Lassell is an impact crater in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars, located at 20.9°S latitude and 62.5°W longitude. It is 92.0 km in diameter. It was named after British astronomer William Lassell, and the name was approved in 1973.[1]
This article is about the crater on Mars. For the lunar crater, see Lassell (lunar crater).
 Location of Lassell Crater. | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Coprates quadrangle |
| Coordinates | 20.9°S 62.5°W / -20.9; -62.5 |
| Diameter | 92 km |
| Eponym | William Lassell |
Lassell Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter).
Map of Thaumasia Planum showing relative position of Lassell Crater and other features.
See also
References
- "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Lassell". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
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