Timbuktu (crater)
Timbuktu is an old crater on Mars, located in the Margaritifer Sinus quadrangle (MC-19) region at 5.7° S and 37.6° W. It measures approximately 65.68 kilometres (40.81 mi) in diameter and was named after the city of Timbuktu in Mali, Africa.[1] It is located on the northwestern edge of Capri Chasma. The crater has numerous cracks that form an irregular figure similar to the streets found in Timbuktu.
Two views of Timbuktu crater from Viking Orbiter 1
Map showing location of Timbuktu crater and other, nearby features
 Part of Timbuktu crater. Image taken with THEMIS. | |
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 5.7°S 37.6°W |
| Quadrangle | Margaritifer Sinus |
| Diameter | 65.68 km (40.81 mi) |
| Eponym | Timbuktu |
References
- "Timbuktu (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
See also
- Climate of Mars
- Geology of Mars
- Impact event
- List of craters on Mars
- Ore resources on Mars
- Planetary nomenclature
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