Mariko (crater)

Mariko (Crater)

Radar image of Venus Crater Mariko
Planet Venus
Coordinates 23°18′S 132°54′E / 23.3°S 132.9°E / -23.3; 132.9Coordinates: 23°18′S 132°54′E / 23.3°S 132.9°E / -23.3; 132.9
Diameter 11.2 km

Mariko is an impact crater on Venus. In 1997 it was named for a common female Japanese first name, in accordance with planetary nomenclature rules for Venusian craters under 20km in diameter. [1][2]

The crater is located in the V-36 quadrangle of Venus.

References

  1. "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature". International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN). Retrieved 17 March 2012.
  2. "Venus Crater Database". The Lunar and Planetary Institute. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
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