Sintana (crater)
Sintana is a large crater in the southern hemisphere of the dwarf planet Ceres, located at 44.21° S, 76.4 ° E. It has a diameter of 58 km. The crater is named after the deity of the Kogi people of northern Colombia who produced fertile black earth.[1] It was officially named by the IAU on July 3, 2015.[1]
Dawn photo showing selected crater features, Sintana crater is on top | |
Location | Ceres |
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Coordinates | 48.07°S 46.2°E[1] |
Diameter | 58 km |
Eponym | Kogi deity who produced fertile black earth |
References
- "Planetary Names: Crater, craters: Sintana on Ceres". USGS. Gazeteer of Planetary Nomenclature. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
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