 Cassini view of a portion of Menrva, taken on February 15, 2005 | |
| Feature type | Crater |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 20°06′N 87°12′W / 20.1°N 87.2°W |
| Diameter | 392 km [1] |
| Eponym | Menrva |
Menrva is the largest crater on Titan, with a diameter of 392 kilometers. [1] The crater is a heavily eroded double ringed impact basin, similar to the impact related features of Mars and Mercury. [2] This is evident by Menrva's distinct lack of a central peak, indicating modification of the crater's surface since formation. [3] It has been estimated that Menrva is approximately 2.8 kilometers deep.
A network of channels known as Elivagar Flumina flow away from the crest of the crater into a catchment basin. [4]
The feature is named after the goddess of wisdom in Etruscan mythology, Menrva. [1]
References
- ^ a b c "Menrva". Gazetter of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS, NASA, IAU. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Wood, Charles A. (August 28, 2009). "Impact craters on Titan" (PDF). Icarus. 206 (1): 334–344. Bibcode: 2010Icar..206..334W. doi: 10.1016/j.icarus.2009.08.021. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Bond, Peter (March 12, 2012). Exploring the Solar System. John Wiley and Sons. ISBN 978-1-4051-3499-6. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ Gilliam, A.E.; Jurdy, D.M. "TITAN'S IMPACT CRATERS AND ASSOCIATED FLUVIAL FEATURES: EVIDENCE FOR A SUBSURFACE OCEAN?" (PDF). Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
