Dampier (crater)
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Impact crater on Mars
Crater on Mars
 CTX image of Dampier, with Karratha in center | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 15°44′S 203°38′E / 15.73°S 203.63°E / -15.73; 203.63 |
| Quadrangle | Memnonia |
| Diameter | 27 km (17 mi) |
| Eponym | Dampier, Australia |
Dampier is an impact crater in the Memnonia quadrangle of Mars. It was named after the town of Dampier, Western Australia, in 2021.[1]
Dampier is south of Burton crater. Karratha crater lies within Dampier. It is likely Noachian in age.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dampier (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
- ^ Lagain, A.; Bouley, S.; Zanda, B.; Miljković, K.; Rajšić, A.; Baratoux, D.; Payré, V.; Doucet, L. S.; Timms, N. E.; Hewins, R.; Benedix, G. K. (2022-07-12). "Early crustal processes revealed by the ejection site of the oldest martian meteorite". Nature Communications. 13 (1): 3782. doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31444-8. hdl:20.500.11937/90161. ISSN 2041-1723.
