Newcomb (Martian crater)
Newcomb Crater is an impact crater in the Sinus Sabaeus quadrangle of Mars, located at 24.4 °S latitude and 1 °E longitude. It is 252 km in diameter. Its name refers to the American astronomer Simon Newcomb (1835-1909).[1]
For the crater on the Moon, see Newcomb (lunar crater).
 Location of Newcomb Crater | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Sinus Sabaeus quadrangle |
| Coordinates | 24.4°S 1°E / -24.4; 1 |
| Diameter | 252 km |
| Eponym | Simon Newcomb |
See also
References
- "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Newcomb". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
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