Oskison (crater)
Oskison crater. The lower image highlights some of its secondary crater chains. | |
Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 60°36′N 215°18′W / 60.6°N 215.3°WCoordinates: 60°36′N 215°18′W / 60.6°N 215.3°W |
Diameter | 120 km |
Eponym | John Milton Oskison |
The crater Oskison is located in the far northern hemisphere of Mercury, in the plains north of Caloris basin. Oskison is a distinctive crater with a large central peak that exposes material excavated from depth. Many chains of secondary craters are visible radiating from Oskison outward onto the surrounding smooth plains.[1]
References
- ↑ "MESSENGER: MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging". Messenger.jhuapl.edu. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
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