Gilbert (crater on Mars) | |
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Planet | Mars |
Diameter | 126 km |
Eponym | Grove K. Gilbert |
Gilbert 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.