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Corona on Venus
Minona Corona
Equirectangular projection map of Venus with mark showing location of Minona CoronaEquirectangular projection map of Venus with mark showing location of Minona CoronaMinona Corona (Venus)
Feature typeCorona
Coordinates23°30′N 218°30′E / 23.5°N 218.5°E / 23.5; 218.5
Diameter130 kilometres (81 mi)
EponymMinona, 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

  1. Astrogeology Science Center - New Corona Name Approved for Venus March 14, 2008. Retrieved on February 20, 2021.
  2. USGS - Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
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