Asimov (crater)
Asimov Crater is an impact crater in the Noachis quadrangle of Mars, located at 47.0° S and 355.05° W. It is 84.0 km (52.2 mi) in diameter and was named after Isaac Asimov (1920–1992), an American biochemist and writer. The name was officially adopted on May 4, 2009.
- Topographical map showing location of Asimov Crater and other nearby craters
- Western side of Asimov crater, as seen by CTX camera on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
- Layers and gullies in Asimov crater, as seen by CTX camera on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Note: this is an enlargement of the previous image.
- Gullies on mound in Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE.
- Layers in west slope of Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE.
- Close-up of layers in west slope of Asimov Crater. Shadows show the overhang. Some of the layers are much more resistant to erosion, so they stick out. Image from HiRISE.
- East Slope of Central Pit in Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE. Click on image to see more details of the many gullies.
Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE. Bottom of picture shows southeastern wall of crater. Top of picture is edge of mound that fills most of the crater. | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Noachis quadrangle |
| Coordinates | 47.0°S 355.05°W |
| Quadrangle | Noachis |
| Diameter | 84.0 km (52.2 mi) |
| Eponym | Isaac Asimov (1920–1992), an American biochemist and writer |
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