Dein (crater)
Dein is a crater on Mars. It was named after the town of Dein in New Guinea; the name was approved in 1976 by the IAU.[1]
 CTX image from MRO | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.21°N 357.49°E / 38.21; 357.49 |
| Quadrangle | Mare Acidalium |
| Diameter | 25.52 km (15.86 mi) |
| Eponym | Dein, New Guinea |
Viking Orbiter 2 image with Dein in lower right corner
Dein is located south of the crater Bamberg.
References
- "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature Dein". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
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