Bernard (crater)
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| Bernard Crater | |
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| Planet | Mars |
| Coordinates | 23°36′S 154°18′W / 23.6°S 154.3°WCoordinates: 23°36′S 154°18′W / 23.6°S 154.3°W |
| Diameter | 131.0 km |
| Eponym | P. Bernard, a French atmospheric scientist |
Bernard Crater is a large crater in the Memnonia quadrangle of Mars, located at 23.6° south latitude and 154.3° west longitude. It is 131.0 km in diameter and was named after P. Bernard, a French atmospheric scientist.[1] The floor of the crater contains large cracks, which may be due to erosion.
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Bernard Crater Floor, as seen by HiRISE. Large cracks are visible on floor.
References
- ↑ Blue, Jennifer. "Bernard (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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