Lamont (Martian crater)
Lamont is a crater in the Thaumasia quadrangle of Mars, located at 58.6°S latitude and 113.6°W longitude. It is 76.0 kilometers in diameter. It was named after German astronomer Johann von Lamont.[1]
Left: Lamont Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Dark areas are composed of mostly dunes. Right: Close-up of the dunes.
 Location of Lamont Crater | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Thaumasia quadrangle |
| Coordinates | 58.6°S 113.6°W / -58.6; -113.6 |
| Quadrangle | Thaumasia quadrangle |
| Diameter | 76 km |
| Eponym | Johann von Lamont |
See also
References
- "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Lamont". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
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