Thila (crater)
Thila is an impact crater on Mars, located in the Elysium quadrangle at 18.09° N and 204.58° W. It measures approximately 5.37 kilometres (3.34 mi) in diameter and was named after the village of Thila in Yemen.[1]
Thila Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter).
 Thila Crater, as seen by HiRISE. Picture on right is an enlargement of a part of the other picture. Scale bar is 500 m (1,600 ft) long. | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 18.09°N 204.58°W / 18.09; -204.58 |
| Quadrangle | Elysium quadrangle |
| Diameter | 5.37 km (3.34 mi) |
| Eponym | Thila, Yemen |
References
- "Thila (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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