Agassiz (crater)
Agassiz is an impact crater on Mars, named in honor of geologist Louis Agassiz (1807–1873).[3] The name was approved in 1973 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN).[1] The crater is 108.77 kilometres (67.59 mi) in diameter[2] and is located at 69.9°S 88.9°W.
This map generated by RedMapper shows Agassiz Crater on Mars. It's close to Heaviside Crater.
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 69.9°S 88.9°W[1] |
| Quadrangle | Mare Australe quadrangle |
| Diameter | 108.77 kilometres (67.59 mi) |
| Depth | 1.8 km (1.1 mi)[2] |
| Eponym | Louis Agassiz |
References
- "Planetary Names: Crater, craters: Agassiz on Mars". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
- Howenstine, Jared (May 2006). Analysis of the depth-diameter relationship of Martian craters (PDF) (Capstone experience).
- Schmadel, Lutz D. (2012). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 176. ISBN 978-3642297182.
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