Fesenkov (Martian crater)
 Fesenkov crater on the image based on THEMIS day infrared. | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 21°48′N 86°42′W / 21.8°N 86.7°WCoordinates: 21°48′N 86°42′W / 21.8°N 86.7°W |
| Quadrangle | Lunae Palus |
| Diameter | 87.38 km |
| Eponym | Vasilii G. Fesenkov |
Fesenkov Crater is an impact crater in the Lunae Palus quadrangle of Mars. It is located at 21.8° N and 86.7° W. It was named after Vasilii G. Fesenkov, a Russian astrophysicist (1889–1972).[1]
Viking Orbiter 1 image
Fesenkov Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Central peak is visible in the center. Dark spot is dark, basalt sand.
Fesenkov Crater Central Peak, as seen by HiRISE.
See also[]
- Impact crater
- Impact event
- List of craters on Mars
- Ore resources on Mars
- Planetary nomenclature
- Water on Mars
References[]
- ^ "Fesenkov (Martian crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
External links[]
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