Sinop (crater)
Sinop is an impact crater on Mars. It lies southeast of Tyrrhenus Mons on Hesperia Planum.
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| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23.28°S 110.62°E / -23.28; 110.62 |
| Quadrangle | Mare Tyrrhenum quadrangle |
| Diameter | 14.72 km |
| Eponym | Sinop, Turkey |
Trinidad crater (largest crater) and other craters including Sinop
It was named by the IAU in 1991 after the town of Sinop in Turkey.[1]
The ejecta of Sinop is indistinct compared to nearby craters Arica and Boulia, which are both rampart craters.
References
- "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Sinop". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
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