Ariadne (crater)

Ariadne
Ariadne Crater viewed by Magellan.
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationVenus
Coordinates43°54′N 0°00′E / 43.9°N 0.0°E / 43.9; 0.0
Diameter23.6 km
EponymAriadne

Ariadne is a crater on Venus. Its central peak serves as the prime meridian of the planet, a status formerly held by Eve Crater until relocated.[1]

References

  1. ^ JPL "What's in a Name"


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