Nipigon (crater)
Nipigon is an impact crater on Mars, located in the Arcadia quadrangle just North-East of the volcano Uranius Patera. It measures 9.3 kilometers (5.8 mi) in diameter.[2]
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Tempe Terra, Arcadia quadrangle |
| Coordinates | 33.7°N 81.9°W / 33.7; -81.9 |
| Diameter | 9.3 kilometers [1] |
The crater was named after the Canadian town of Nipigon, Ontario, by IAU's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature in 1991.[2] The location of Nipigon crater (33.7ºN 81.9ºW) in Latitude and Longitude on Mars is close to that of Nipigon, Ontario (49°00′N 88°25′W) on Earth.
See also
References
- "nipigon crater - Wolfram|Alpha". Wolframalpha.com. Retrieved 2012-03-29.
- "Nipigon, Mars, Mars". FindTheBest.com. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
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