Newcomb (Martian crater)

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For the crater on the Moon, see Newcomb (lunar crater).
Newcomb
NewcombMartianCrater.jpg
MOLA map of Newcomb
PlanetMars
RegionSinus Sabaeus quadrangle
Coordinates24°16′S 1°02′E / 24.27°S 1.04°E / -24.27; 1.04Coordinates: 24°16′S 1°02′E / 24.27°S 1.04°E / -24.27; 1.04
QuadrangleSinus Sabaeus
Diameter254.13 km
EponymSimon Newcomb
Viking Orbiter 1 mosaic

Newcomb crater is a large impact crater in the Sinus Sabaeus quadrangle of Mars. Its name refers to the American astronomer Simon Newcomb (1835-1909).[1]

Two of the smaller craters in the interior of Newcomb are rampart craters.

is to the east of Newcomb, and are located to the west. The larger but less distinct crater Dollfus is to the northwest.

See also[]

  • Asteroid 855 Newcombia
  • List of craters on Mars
  • Newcomb (lunar crater)

References[]

  1. ^ "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Newcomb". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
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