Hussey (crater)
Hussey Crater is an impact crater in the Phaethontis quadrangle on Mars at 53.8° S and 126.7° W. and is 99.0 km in diameter. Its name was approved in 1973, and it was named after William Hussey (astronomer).[1] Dunes are visible in the northern part of the crater floor. Pictures below show the dunes from a wide view and then eventually show greatly enlarged view with HiRISE.
Hussey Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Dark dots are dunes.
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.
See also
References
- ↑ "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Hussey". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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