Ariadne (crater)

Summary

Ariadne Crater 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]

Ariadne Crater
Ariadne Crater viewed by Magellan.
PlanetVenus
Coordinates43°54′N 0°00′E / 43.9°N 0.0°E / 43.9; 0.0
QuadrangleSedna Planitia
Diameter23.6 km
EponymAriadne

References edit

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

External links edit

  • Ariadne at the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
  • Ariadne at the Venus Crater Database