Moanda (crater)
Moanda is an impact crater in the Argyre quadrangle of Mars, located at 35.93°S and 39.95°W. Moanda Crater is 38.88 km in diameter and was named after Moanda, a town in Gabon.[1] Its zone of impact is often referred to the Moanda Crater-Valley System (MCVS).
 Moanda Crater is in the lower left of the map | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Argyre quadrangle |
| Coordinates | 35.93°S 39.95°W |
| Quadrangle | Argyre quadrangle |
| Diameter | 38.88 km |
| Eponym | Moanda, a town in Gabon |
The name Moanda was approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) working group for Planetary System Nomenclature in July 2012.[2] The decision to name a small crater on Mars after a village on earth is a new rule set up by the IAU.[3]
See also
References
- "Moanda". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved October 10, 2017 – via usgs.gov.
- Martian Crater Named Moanda, Usgs.gov, 5 July 2012
- The name game, Nature.com, 22 August 2012
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