Hussey (crater)
Hussey Crater is an impact crater in the Phaethontis quadrangle on Mars at 53.8° S and 126.7° W. It is 99.0 km in diameter. Its name refers to American astronomer William Hussey.[1] Dunes are visible in the northern part of the crater floor.
 Hussey Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Dark dots are dunes. | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53.8°S 126.7°W |
| Quadrangle | Phaethontis |
| Diameter | 99 km |
| Discoverer | Mariner 4 |
| Eponym | William Hussey |
Images
Pictures below show the dunes from a wide view and then eventually show greatly enlarged view with HiRISE.
Dune field in Hussey Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Note: this is an enlargement of previous image.
Dunes in Hussey Crater, as seen by HiRISE. Note: this is an enlargement of the previous second image depicting its dunes
See also
References
- "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Hussey". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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