Gilbert (Martian crater)

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This article is about the crater on Mars. For other craters names Gilbert, see Gilbert (crater).
Gilbert Crater
Location 68S, 86.3E
Diameter 126 km
Depth unknown
Discoverer unknown
Naming Grove K. Gilbert

Gilbert crater is a large Martian crater located in the south of the planet in the area of Promethei Terra. It is one of several large craters in the heavily pock-marked upland region. It was named in 1973 in honour of American geologist Grove K. Gilbert.


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