Asimov_crater
Asimov (crater)
Crater on Mars
Asimov Crater is an impact crater in the Noachis quadrangle of Mars, located at 47.0° S and 355.05° W. It is 84.0 km (52.2 mi) in diameter and was named after Isaac Asimov (1920–1992), an American biochemist and writer.[1] The name was officially adopted on May 4, 2009.[1][2]
- Topographical map showing location of Asimov Crater and other nearby craters
- Western side of Asimov crater, as seen by CTX camera on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
- Layers and gullies in Asimov crater, as seen by CTX camera on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Note: this is an enlargement of the previous image.
- Gullies on mound in Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE.
- Layers in west slope of Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE.
- Close-up of layers in west slope of Asimov Crater. Shadows show the overhang. Some of the layers are much more resistant to erosion, so they stick out. Image from HiRISE.
- East Slope of Central Pit in Asimov Crater, as seen by HiRISE. Click on image to see more details of the many gullies.