Gilbert (Martian crater)
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- This article is about the crater on Mars. For other craters names Gilbert, see Gilbert (crater).
| Gilbert Crater | |
| Coordinates | 68° S, 86.3° E |
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| Diameter | 126 km |
| Eponym | Grove K. Gilbert |
Gilbert crater is a large Martian crater located in the south of the planet in the area of Promethei Terra. It is one of several large craters in the heavily pock-marked upland region. It was named in 1973 in honour of American geologist Grove K. Gilbert.
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