Lassell (Martian crater)

Lassell is an impact crater in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars, located at 20.9°S latitude and 62.5°W longitude. It is 92.0  km in diameter. It was named after British astronomer William Lassell, and the name was approved in 1973.[1]

Lassell Crater
Location of Lassell Crater.
PlanetMars
RegionCoprates quadrangle
Coordinates20.9°S 62.5°W / -20.9; -62.5
Diameter92 km
EponymWilliam Lassell
Lassell Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter).
Map of Thaumasia Planum showing relative position of Lassell Crater and other features.

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