Koval'sky (crater)
Koval'sky is an impact crater on Mars, located in the southernmost area of the Memnonia quadrangle at 29.56° south and longitude 141.54° west. It measures approximately 297 kilometers in diameter. Its name refers to Polish–Russian astronomer Marian Kowalski (1821–1884).[1]
Not to be confused with Koval'skiy (crater).
 THEMIS image of Koval'sky | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Memnonia quadrangle |
| Coordinates | 29.56°S 141.54°W / -29.56; -141.54 |
| Quadrangle | Memnonia quadrangle |
| Diameter | 296.67 km |
| Eponym | Marian Kowalski |
Map of Koval'sky
See also
References
- "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Koval'sky". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
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