Heinlein (crater)
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| The Martian crater Heinlein | |
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| Planet | Mars |
| Region | Promethei Terra |
| Coordinates | 64°36′S 243°48′W / 64.6°S 243.8°WCoordinates: 64°36′S 243°48′W / 64.6°S 243.8°W |
| Diameter | 83 km |
| Eponym | Robert A. Heinlein |
Heinlein is a crater in Promethei Terra, Mars. It is centered at 64.6 degrees south, 243.8 degrees west, and is 83 km in diameter. It is named after Robert A. Heinlein, a famous author of science fiction.
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