Menrva (crater)
Menrva is the largest crater on Titan, with a diameter of 392 kilometers. The crater is a heavily eroded double ringed impact basin, similar to the impact related features of Mars and Mercury. This is evident by Menrva's distinct lack of a central peak, indicating modification of the crater's surface since formation. It has been estimated that Menrva is approximately 2.8 kilometers deep.
A network of channels known as Elivagar Flumina flow away from the crest of the crater into a catchment basin.
The feature is named after the goddess of wisdom in Etruscan mythology, Menrva.
References
- ^ "Menrva". Gazetter of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS, NASA, IAU. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
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- ^ Bond, Peter (March 12, 2012). Exploring the Solar System. John Wiley and Sons. ISBN 978-1-4051-3499-6. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ Gilliam, A.E.; Jurdy, D.M. "TITAN'S IMPACT CRATERS AND ASSOCIATED FLUVIAL FEATURES: EVIDENCE FOR A SUBSURFACE OCEAN?" (PDF). Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
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