Magelhaens (Martian crater)
Magelhaens is an impact crater in the southern highlands of Mars, located at 32.36° south latitude and 185.42° east longitude, in the Phaethontis quadrangle. Its diameter is 105 km. Its name refers to Ferdinand Magellan, the 16th century Portuguese explorer.[1]
 Location of Magelhaens Crater. | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Phaethontis quadrangle |
| Coordinates | 32.36°S 185.42°E |
| Diameter | 105 km |
| Eponym | Ferdinand Magellan |
Magellan Crater via ESA
Magelhaens is located southwest of the volcanic region of Tharsis. It is surrounded by rocky peaks of unknown origin. These forms may be the result of tectonic movements in the Tharsis region, or of meteorite impacts.[2]
Map showing relative positions of Magelhaens Crater, Atlantis Chaos, Gorgonum Chaos, and Simois Colles
References
- "Magelhaens". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
- Magelhaens at teleskopy.net News report on Magelhaens dated 1.7.2010: retrieved 11.1.2014.
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