Vernal (Martian crater)

Vernal Crater
Springs in Vernal Crater, as seen by HIRISE.
PlanetMars
Coordinates6°00′N 355°30′E / 6°N 355.5°E / 6; 355.5
QuadrangleOxia Palus
Diameter55.51 km (34.49 mi)
EponymVernal, Utah, United States

Vernal is a crater on Mars, located at 6°N, 355.5°E in the Oxia Palus quadrangle. It is measures approximately 55.51 kilometres (34.49 mi) in diameter and was named after Vernal, Utah, United States.[1] Structures resembling springs on Earth were found in Vernal crater.

  • MOLA map showing Vernal Crater and other nearby craters. Colors indicate elevations.
    MOLA map showing Vernal Crater and other nearby craters. Colors indicate elevations.
  • Vernal Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter).
    Vernal Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter).
  1. ^ "Vernal (Martian crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.