Ariadne (crater) explained

Ariadne
Type:Impact crater
Location:Venus
Coordinates:43.9°N 0°W
Diameter:23.6 km
Eponym:Ariadne

Ariadne is a crater on Venus. Its central peak serves as the prime meridian of the planet, a status formerly held by Eve Crater until relocated.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/magellan/guide8.html JPL "What's in a Name"

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