Minona Corona (Venus) | |
Feature type | Corona |
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Coordinates | 23°30′N 218°30′E / 23.5°N 218.5°E / 23.5; 218.5 |
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 / 23.5; 218.5. 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.
Geography and Geology
Minona Corona covers a circular area of approximately 130 kilometres (81 mi) in diameter.
References
- Astrogeology Science Center - New Corona Name Approved for Venus March 14, 2008. Retrieved on February 20, 2021.
- USGS - Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
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