&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Asimov_Crater.jpg) 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°00′S 355°03′W / 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 |
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.[1] The name was officially adopted on May 4, 2009.[1][2]
-
Topographical map showing location of Asimov Crater and other nearby craters
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:USGS-Mars-MC-27-NoachisRegion-mola.png)
-
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.
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Wikiasimov.jpg)
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Wikiasimovlayers.jpg)
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Close-up_of_Asimov_Crater.JPG)
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Asimov_Crater_Layers.jpg)
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Asimov_Layers_Close-up.JPG)
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Asimov_Crater_Central_Pit.jpg)
- ^ a b "Planetary Names: Crater, craters: Asimov on Mars". planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
- ^ Edgett, Ken (May 27, 2009). "The Martian Craters Asimov and Danielson". The Planetary Society. Retrieved 2017-11-06.