Yablochkina (crater)
 Magellan radar image of Yablochkina | |
| Location | Venus |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48°18′N 195°18′E / 48.3°N 195.3°E |
| Diameter | 64.3 km (40.0 mi) |
| Eponym | Aleksandra Yablochkina |
Yablochkina is an impact crater on the surface of Venus. It was named in 1985 after Soviet actress Aleksandra Yablochkina.[1]
Yablochkina has a peak ring, outflow deposits, and a radar-dark halo.[2] It has a continuous ejecta radius of 42.4 km, and a wall width of 10.1 km.[3]
Surroundings
Yablochkina is neighboring the crater Raymonde, along with Ahsonnutli Dorsa, Izumi Patera, and Nemesis Tesserae.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature - Yablochkina". International Astronomical Union. December 30, 2008. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ↑ Guide to Magellan Image Interpretation. Jet Propulsion Laboratory. p. 84.
- ↑ E. Webb, James. "Yablochkina". Universities Space Research Association (USRA). Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "Ganiki Planitia, V-14 Lambert projection" (PDF). Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "Yablochkina (Venus)". We Name The Stars. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
