Astronomy:Inverness Corona
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Short description: Corona on Miranda, moon of Uranus
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| Location | Miranda |
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| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 66°54′S 325°42′E / 66.9°S 325.7°E[1] |
| Diameter | 234 kilometres (145 mi) |
| Eponym | Inverness, location of Macbeth's castle |
Inverness Corona is a corona, located at 66.9° S, 325.7 ° E in the southern hemisphere of Miranda, a moon of Uranus. It has a diameter of 234 kilometres (145 mi). This feature is named for the location of Macbeth's castle, Inverness.[1] The area was first examined closely by spacecraft Voyager 2 in 1986.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Inverness Corona". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
External links
- NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: Miranda, Chevron, and Alonso (6 March 1999) - includes the prominent features of Corona and Alonso
- NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: Miranda, Chevron, and Alonso (16 February 2002) (repeat of the 1999 APOD)
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