Mendel (Martian crater)
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For the lunar crater, see Mendel (lunar crater). For other things named Mendel, see Mendel (disambiguation).
Mendel | |
Coordinates | 59.1° S, 199.0° W |
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Diameter | 78.6 km |
Eponym | Gregor Mendel |
Mendel is the name of a crater in Terra Cimmeria, Mars. It is located at -58.8°N, 161.0°E and was named in honor of Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics.
[edit] External links
- Mendel crater on Google Mars