Cunitz (crater)

Cunitz is a crater on Venus at latitude 14.5, longitude 350.9 in western Eistla Regio. It is 48.6 km[1] in diameter and was named for a 17th-century Silesian astronomer Maria Cunitz.[2]

Crater characteristics
Simulated view of Cunitz. Gula Mons is visible in the background.
PlanetVenus
Coordinates14.5°N 350.9°E / 14.5; 350.9
QuadrangleSedna Planitia
Diameter48.6 km
EponymMaria Cunitz

References

  1. Frances, Peter (2012). Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide. New York, New York: DK Publishing. p. 123. ISBN 978-0-7566-9841-6. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  2. Freedman, Jeri (15 July 2017). Women of the Scientific Revolution. Rosen Publishing. p. 32. ISBN 9781508174783. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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