Stokes (Martian crater)
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This article is about the crater on Mars. For other craters named Stokes, see Stokes (crater).
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| Coordinates | 55.9° N, 188.8° W |
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| Diameter | 66.0 |
| Eponym | George Stokes |
Stokes crater is a crater on Mars. It is located on the Martian Northern plains. It is distinctive for its dark-toned sand dunes, which have been formed by the planet's strong winds.
It was named after George Gabriel Stokes.
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