Tombaugh (crater)
Tombaugh is an impact crater on Mars, located in the Elysium quadrangle. It measures 60.3 kilometres (37.5 mi) in diameter and was named after Clyde Tombaugh, American astronomer (1906–1997), who discovered the planet Pluto. The name was approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006.[1]
West side of Tombaugh crater, as seen by CTX camera on MRO.
 Viking Orbiter 1 mosaic with Tombaugh below center | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 3.5°N 198.2°W |
| Quadrangle | Elysium quadrangle |
| Diameter | 60.3 km (37.5 mi) |
| Eponym | Clyde Tombaugh |
References
- "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | Tombaugh". usgs.gov. International Astronomical Union. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
See also
- Geology of Mars
- Impact event – Collision of two astronomical objects with measurable effects
- List of craters on Mars
- Martian gullies – Incised networks of narrow channels and sediments on Mars
- Ore resources on Mars
- Planetary nomenclature
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