Micoud (Martian crater)

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Micoud
Micoud crater 567A56.jpg
Viking Orbiter 1 image
PlanetMars
Coordinates50°34′N 16°20′E / 50.56°N 16.34°E / 50.56; 16.34Coordinates: 50°34′N 16°20′E / 50.56°N 16.34°E / 50.56; 16.34
QuadrangleIsmenius Lacus
Diameter51.85 km
EponymMicoud, Saint Lucia

Micoud is an impact crater in the Ismenius Lacus quadrangle of Mars. It was named after the town of Micoud, Saint Lucia, in 2011.[1]

Micoud is located on the Acidalia Planitia, west of the much larger Lyot crater.

Gallery[]

Gullies in the northwest quadrant of Micoud crater.

See also[]

  • Geology of Mars
  • Impact crater
  • Impact event
  • List of craters on Mars

References[]

  1. ^ "Micoud (Martian crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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