Gilbert (Martian crater)

Gilbert (Martian crater)

MarsGeo-Crater
name=Gilbert Crater
latitude = 68
N_or_S = S
longitude = 86.3
E_or_W =E
diameter= 126 km
depth=
discoverer=
eponym=Grove K. Gilbert

Gilbert crater is a large Martian crater located in the south of the planet in the area of Promethei Terra. It is one of several large craters in the heavily pock-marked upland region. It was named in 1973 in honour of American geologist Grove K. Gilbert.


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