Bond (crater)
Bond is a crater in the Argyre quadrangle on Mars, located at 33.2° south latitude and 36° west longitude. It is 105 km in diameter and was named after George P. Bond, an American astronomer (1825–1865).[1][2]
Bond Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). There is an impact crater in the center of the crater, along with a curved ridge.
Bond Crater Floor, as seen by HiRISE.
 Map showing location of Bond crater | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.2°S 36°W |
| Quadrangle | Argyre quadrangle |
| Diameter | 105 km |
| Eponym | George P. Bond, an American astronomer (1825-1865) |
See also
- Asteroid 767 Bondia
- G. Bond (crater)
- List of craters on Mars: A-G
- W. Bond (crater)
References
- "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Bond". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- Schmadel 2012, p. 115.
Further reading
- Schmadel, Lutz D. (2012). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 978-3642297182.
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