Wirtz (crater)
Topic: Astronomy
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 Oblique Viking 1 image of Wirtz crater (north is in lower left) | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 48°36′S 26°00′W / 48.6°S 26°W |
| Diameter | 120.26 km (74.73 mi) |
Wirtz is a crater on Mars, located in Argyre quadrangle at 48.6° south latitude and 26° west longitude. It measures approximately 120.26 kilometres (74.73 mi) in diameter and was named after Carl Wilhelm Wirtz, a German astronomer (1886–1956). The name was adopted by IAU's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature in 1973.[1] Wirtz lies on the eastern edge of the large impact crater Argyre Planitia.[2]
Gallery
Topo map showing location of Wirtz crater and other nearby craters
Wirtz crater Dunes with ripples and frost, as seen by HiRISE
East side of Writz crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter).
Gullies in Writz crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Note: this is an enlargement of previous image. The picture also shows curved ridges that are probably old glaciers.
See also
- Asteroid 26074 Carlwirtz
- List of craters on Mars
References
- ↑ "Wirtz (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
- ↑ Moore, P. et al. 1990. The Atlas of the Solar System. Crescent Books. NY
External links
- Wirtz Crater, Themis – Thermal Emission Imaging System
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