Annona (crater)
Annona is an impact crater in the southern hemisphere of the dwarf planet Ceres, located at 48.14° S, 8.43° E. It has a diameter of 60 kilometres (37 mi). The crater is named after Annona, a Roman goddess of crops and of the harvest.[1] It was officially named by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on December 14, 2015.[1]
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| Location | Ceres |
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| Coordinates | 48.14°S 8.43°E[1] |
| Diameter | 60 kilometres (37 mi) |
| Eponym | Annona, Roman goddess of crops and of the harvest |
References
- "Planetary Names: Crater, craters: Mondamin on Ceres". USGS. Gazeteer of Planetary Nomenclature. 14 December 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
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