Maraldi (Martian crater)
Maraldi Crater is an impact crater in the Argyre quadrangle on Mars at 62.2°S and 32.0°W and is 124.0 km in diameter. Its name refers to French astronomer Giacomo F. Maraldi.[1]
Topo map showing the location of Maraldi Crater on the left
For the crater on the Moon, see Maraldi (lunar crater).
 Location of Maraldi Crater | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Argyre quadrangle |
| Coordinates | 62.2°S 32°W / -62.2; -32 |
| Diameter | 124 km |
| Eponym | Giacomo Filippo Maraldi |
Maraldi Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter).
Dust devil tracks just outside rim of Maraldi Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Note: this is an enlargement of the previous image of Maraldi Crater.
See also
References
- "Maraldi". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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