Astronomy:Minona Corona
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Short description: Corona on Venus
Feature type | Corona |
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Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 23°30′N 218°30′E / 23.5°N 218.5°E |
Diameter | 130 kilometres (81 mi) |
Eponym | Minona, Beninese goddess |
Minona Corona is a corona found on the planet Venus at [ ⚑ ] 23°30′N 218°30′E / 23.5°N 218.5°E. It is located in quadrangle V-27 (Ulfrun Regio) and was named after the Beninese goddess Minona, who grants fertility to both women and the land.[1]
Geography and Geology
Minona Corona covers a circular area of approximately 130 kilometres (81 mi) in diameter.[2]
References
- ↑ Astrogeology Science Center - New Corona Name Approved for Venus March 14, 2008. Retrieved on February 20, 2021.
- ↑ USGS - Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minona Corona.
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