Asimov Crater
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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 in diameter and was named after Isaac Asimov
(1920–1992), an American biochemist and writer.
Noachis quadrangle
The Noachis quadrangle is one of a series of 30 quadrangle maps of Mars used by the United States Geological Survey Astrogeology Research Program. The Noachis quadrangle is also referred to as MC-27 ....
of Mars
Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. The planet is named after the Roman god of war, Mars. It is often described as the "Red Planet", as the iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance...
, located at 47.0° S and 355.05° W. It is 84.0 km in diameter and was named after Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Asimov was one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000...
(1920–1992), an American biochemist and writer.